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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LWLU

CLAOGB2LWLU belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LWLU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LWLU
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeWLU
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2wintlifeuk
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
WLU 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 uses BIC CLAOGB2LWLU?

CLAOGB2LWLU identifies Cala2wintlifeuk, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

Do I need CLAOGB2LWLU for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LWLU.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LWLU stand for?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and WLU identifies the department Cala2wintlifeuk.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LWLU?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LWLU is Cala2wintlifeuk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LWLU if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LWLU incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LWLU against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.

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