SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21025

LOYDGB21025 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21025

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21025
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code025
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchKensington High Street - 309465
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
025 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 LOYDGB21025?

LOYDGB21025 identifies Kensington High Street - 309465, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21025 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21025.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have 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 do the letters in LOYDGB21025 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 025 is the code of the department Kensington High Street - 309465.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21025?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21025 points to Kensington High Street - 309465. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21025 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.