SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21023

LOYDGB21023 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21023

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21023
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code023
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCarfax Oxford - 309635
CityOxford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
023 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 BIC LOYDGB21023?

LOYDGB21023 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Carfax Oxford - 309635, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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, 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 LOYDGB21023 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 023 is the code of the department Carfax Oxford - 309635.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21023?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21023 is Carfax Oxford - 309635. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21023.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21023 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21023 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

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