SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21050
LOYDGB21050 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 050 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Broad Street Reading - 309131 |
| City | Reading |
| 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.
- 050 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/BIC code LOYDGB21050?
LOYDGB21050 identifies Broad Street Reading - 309131, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21050 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 050 identifies the department Broad Street Reading - 309131.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21050 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21050 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21050 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21050.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21050?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21050 points to Broad Street Reading - 309131. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21050.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.