SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21015
LOYDGB21015 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Orpington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Orpington - 309631 |
| City | Orpington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 015 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 LOYDGB21015?
LOYDGB21015 identifies Orpington - 309631, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Orpington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21015 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21015 with the recipient before sending.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What does each part of LOYDGB21015 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 015 identifies the branch Orpington - 309631.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21015?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21015 is Orpington - 309631. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21015.
Do I need LOYDGB21015 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21015.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.