SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21004

LOYDGB21004 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21004

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21004
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code004
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMarket Street Manchester - 309542
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

LOYD 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.
004 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21004?

LOYDGB21004 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market Street Manchester - 309542, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of LOYDGB21004 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 004 identifies the branch Market Street Manchester - 309542.

Do I need LOYDGB21004 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21004.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

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

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21004?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21004 is Market Street Manchester - 309542. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21004 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.