SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LFNC
CLAOLU2LFNC belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOLU2LFNC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOLU2L |
| Branch code | FNC |
| Bank | Calastone Limited |
| Branch | F and C |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
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.
- FNC 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 code CLAOLU2LFNC?
The code CLAOLU2LFNC belongs to F and C, part of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Calastone Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need CLAOLU2LFNC 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 CLAOLU2LFNC.
How long does a transfer to Calastone Limited take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in CLAOLU2LFNC stand for?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone Limited, LU stands for Luxembourg, 2L is the code for the city or region and FNC is the code of the department F and C.
Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LFNC?
CLAOLU2L is the main office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LFNC is F and C. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOLU2LFNC 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.