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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21060

LOYDGB21060 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21060

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21060
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code060
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCanterbury - 309160
CityCanterbury
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
060 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 BIC LOYDGB21060?

LOYDGB21060 identifies Canterbury - 309160, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21060 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21060.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of LOYDGB21060 mean?

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 060 identifies the department Canterbury - 309160.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21060?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21060 is Canterbury - 309160. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21060 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send.

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