SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21044
LOYDGB21044 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21044 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 044 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | New St Birmingham - 300006 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United 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.
- 044 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21044?
LOYDGB21044 identifies New St Birmingham - 300006, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21044 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21044.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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 does each part of LOYDGB21044 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 044 is the code of the branch New St Birmingham - 300006.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21044?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21044 is New St Birmingham - 300006. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21044 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.