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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LVRZ

CLAOGB2LVRZ belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LVRZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LVRZ
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeVRZ
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2vrz
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
VRZ 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

Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LVRZ?

CLAOGB2LVRZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala2vrz, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LVRZ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LVRZ.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LVRZ stand for?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and VRZ is the code of the department Cala2vrz.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LVRZ?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LVRZ is Cala2vrz. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLAOGB2LVRZ if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LVRZ with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LVRZ with the recipient before sending.

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