SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LOCT

CLAOLU2LOCT belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

CLAOLU2LOCT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOLU2LOCT
8-character codeCLAOLU2L
Branch codeOCT
BankCalastone Limited
BranchOctopus
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.
OCT 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 is behind BIC CLAOLU2LOCT?

CLAOLU2LOCT identifies Octopus, part of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LOCT?

CLAOLU2L is the main office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LOCT points to Octopus. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOLU2LOCT.

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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Calastone Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 186 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CLAOLU2LOCT for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CLAOLU2LOCT.

How long does a transfer to Calastone Limited take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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