SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21018
LOYDGB21018 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | University of Cambridge - 309156 |
| City | Cambridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 018 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21018?
LOYDGB21018 is the SWIFT/BIC code of University of Cambridge - 309156, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21018 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 018 is the code of the branch University of Cambridge - 309156.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21018 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21018.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21018?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21018 is University of Cambridge - 309156. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21018 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.