SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LWFO

CLAOGB2LWFO belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LWFO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LWFO
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeWFO
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
WFO 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LWFO?

CLAOGB2LWFO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala2, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Calastone LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LWFO?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LWFO is Cala2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LWFO.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LWFO stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and WFO identifies the department Cala2.

Do I need CLAOGB2LWFO for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LWFO.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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