SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21045

LOYDGB21045 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21045

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21045
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code045
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBournemouth - 309108
CityBournemouth
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.
045 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21045?

LOYDGB21045 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bournemouth - 309108, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21045?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21045 is Bournemouth - 309108. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21045.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21045 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21045 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21045 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 045 identifies the department Bournemouth - 309108.

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