SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21017
LOYDGB21017 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bristol City Centre - 300001 |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United 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.
- 017 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21017?
LOYDGB21017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol City Centre - 300001, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21017 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21017.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21017 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21017 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of LOYDGB21017 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 017 identifies the branch Bristol City Centre - 300001.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.