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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21053

LOYDGB21053 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21053

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21053
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code053
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWhitechapel - 309290
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
053 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 LOYDGB21053?

The code LOYDGB21053 belongs to Whitechapel - 309290, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best 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 LOYDGB21053 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 053 is the code of the department Whitechapel - 309290.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21053 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21053 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21053?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21053 is Whitechapel - 309290. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21053 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21053 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21053.

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