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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LCWH

CLAOLU2LCWH belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

CLAOLU2LCWH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOLU2LCWH
8-character codeCLAOLU2L
Branch codeCWH
BankCalastone Limited
BranchCalastone-Cwh
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.
CWH 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 SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LCWH?

CLAOLU2LCWH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Calastone-Cwh, a unit of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLAOLU2LCWH for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOLU2LCWH.

What do the letters in CLAOLU2LCWH stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone Limited, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 2L is the location code and CWH is the code of the department Calastone-Cwh.

Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LCWH?

CLAOLU2L points to the main office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LCWH is Calastone-Cwh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOLU2LCWH if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLAOLU2LCWH incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLAOLU2LCWH against the details from Calastone Limited before you confirm.

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