SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21042

LOYDGB21042 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Horley, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21042

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21042
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code042
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHorley - 309438
CityHorley
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.
042 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21042?

LOYDGB21042 identifies Horley - 309438, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Horley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21042 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 042 identifies the department Horley - 309438.

Do I need LOYDGB21042 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21042.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21042 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21042 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21042?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21042 is Horley - 309438. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21042.

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