SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LCFT

CLAOLU2LCFT belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

CLAOLU2LCFT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOLU2LCFT
8-character codeCLAOLU2L
Branch codeCFT
BankCalastone Limited
BranchCala2cft
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way 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.
CFT 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 CLAOLU2LCFT?

The code CLAOLU2LCFT belongs to Cala2cft, 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 use CLAOLU2LCFT incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOLU2LCFT against the details from Calastone Limited before sending.

What do the letters in CLAOLU2LCFT stand for?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone Limited, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 2L is the code for the city or region and CFT identifies the department Cala2cft.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need CLAOLU2LCFT to send euros to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOLU2LCFT.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.