SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LIFS
CLAOLU2LIFS belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOLU2LIFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOLU2L |
| Branch code | IFS |
| Bank | Calastone Limited |
| Branch | International Fund Services and Asset Management |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the Calastone Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- IFS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LIFS?
CLAOLU2LIFS identifies International Fund Services and Asset Management, a branch or department of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Calastone Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 186 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone Limited in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LIFS?
CLAOLU2L is the head office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LIFS points to International Fund Services and Asset Management. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOLU2LIFS.
What is the best way to send money to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CLAOLU2LIFS for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOLU2LIFS.
What do the letters in CLAOLU2LIFS stand for?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone Limited, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 2L is the location code and IFS is the code of the department International Fund Services and Asset Management.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.