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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LVIA

CLAOGB2LVIA belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LVIA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LVIA
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeVIA
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2via
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CLAO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
VIA Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank is behind BIC CLAOGB2LVIA?

CLAOGB2LVIA identifies Cala2via, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LVIA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLAOGB2LVIA with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LVIA stand for?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and VIA identifies the branch Cala2via.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LVIA for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LVIA.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LVIA?

CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LVIA points to Cala2via. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LVIA if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.