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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LWTN

CLAOGB2LWTN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LWTN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LWTN
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeWTN
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCalawtn
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC works

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.
WTN 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 CLAOGB2LWTN?

CLAOGB2LWTN identifies Calawtn, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need CLAOGB2LWTN to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LWTN.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LWTN 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 WTN identifies the department Calawtn.

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

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

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LWTN with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LWTN against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LWTN?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LWTN points to Calawtn. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOGB2LWTN 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.