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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LWAS

CLAOGB2LWAS belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LWAS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LWAS
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeWAS
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2was
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.
WAS 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 uses BIC CLAOGB2LWAS?

CLAOGB2LWAS identifies Cala2was, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LWAS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLAOGB2LWAS with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need CLAOGB2LWAS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LWAS.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LWAS 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 WAS identifies the branch Cala2was.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LWAS?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LWAS is Cala2was. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LWAS.

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