SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LBLA

CLAOLU2LBLA belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

CLAOLU2LBLA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOLU2LBLA
8-character codeCLAOLU2L
Branch codeBLA
BankCalastone Limited
BranchBlackrock UK
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way the Calastone Limited 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.
LU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BLA 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

What bank is behind BIC CLAOLU2LBLA?

CLAOLU2LBLA identifies Blackrock UK, part of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLAOLU2LBLA mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone Limited, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 2L is the location code and BLA identifies the department Blackrock UK.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need CLAOLU2LBLA for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLAOLU2LBLA.

How long does a transfer to Calastone Limited take in Luxembourg?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter CLAOLU2LBLA with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLAOLU2LBLA with the recipient before sending.

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