SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LAVW

CLAOLU2LAVW belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

CLAOLU2LAVW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOLU2LAVW
8-character codeCLAOLU2L
Branch codeAVW
BankCalastone Limited
BranchCala2aviva
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

How the Calastone Limited 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.
LU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
AVW 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 CLAOLU2LAVW?

CLAOLU2LAVW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala2aviva, a unit of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLAOLU2LAVW with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOLU2LAVW with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CLAOLU2LAVW stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone Limited, LU stands for Luxembourg, 2L is the code for the city or region and AVW identifies the department Cala2aviva.

Has Calastone Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 186 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone Limited in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone Limited.

Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LAVW?

CLAOLU2L points to the head office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LAVW is Cala2aviva. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOLU2LAVW.

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