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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LSOM

CLAOLU2LSOM belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

CLAOLU2LSOM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOLU2LSOM
8-character codeCLAOLU2L
Branch codeSOM
BankCalastone Limited
BranchPfs Somerset
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way 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.
SOM 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 code CLAOLU2LSOM?

CLAOLU2LSOM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pfs Somerset, a unit of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLAOLU2LSOM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOLU2LSOM with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LSOM?

CLAOLU2L points to the head office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LSOM is Pfs Somerset. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOLU2LSOM if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOLU2LSOM stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone Limited, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 2L is the location code and SOM identifies the department Pfs Somerset.

Do I need CLAOLU2LSOM to send euros to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOLU2LSOM.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.