SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21073
LOYDGB21073 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21073 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 073 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Exeter - 309314 |
| City | Exeter |
| Country | United 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.
- 073 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21073?
LOYDGB21073 is the SWIFT/BIC code of High Street Exeter - 309314, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need LOYDGB21073 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21073.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21073?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21073 points to High Street Exeter - 309314. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21073.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.