SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21019

LOYDGB21019 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21019

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21019
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code019
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHolborn Circus - 300004
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
019 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/BIC code LOYDGB21019?

The code LOYDGB21019 belongs to Holborn Circus - 300004, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21019?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21019 points to Holborn Circus - 300004. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21019 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What does each part of LOYDGB21019 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 019 is the code of the branch Holborn Circus - 300004.

Do I need LOYDGB21019 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21019.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

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

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