SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21047
LOYDGB21047 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21047 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 047 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool Law Courts - 309511 |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United 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.
- 047 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21047?
The code LOYDGB21047 belongs to Liverpool Law Courts - 309511, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LOYDGB21047 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 047 identifies the department Liverpool Law Courts - 309511.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21047?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21047 points to Liverpool Law Courts - 309511. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21047.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21047 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21047.
What is the best 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.