SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21090
LOYDGB21090 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21090 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 090 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Milsom Street Bath - 309054 |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 090 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
What bank is behind BIC LOYDGB21090?
LOYDGB21090 identifies Milsom Street Bath - 309054, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21090?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21090 points to Milsom Street Bath - 309054. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21090 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21090 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21090 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21090 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21090.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.