SWIFT/BIC code LODEGB21XXX

LODEGB21XXX belongs to Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited in London, United Kingdom.

LODEGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLODEGB21XXX
8-character codeLODEGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankLouis Dreyfus Energy Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

LODE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 BIC LODEGB21XXX?

The code LODEGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in LODEGB21XXX mean?

LODE is the bank code of Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Is LODEGB21 and LODEGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. LODEGB21 is the 8-character version of LODEGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited in London.

Do I need LODEGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LODEGB21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited take in United Kingdom?

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

Does Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – LODEGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Louis Dreyfus Energy Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

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