SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21108
LOYDGB21108 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21108 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 108 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Cheltenham - 309572 |
| City | Cheltenham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 108 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 branch is behind BIC LOYDGB21108?
The code LOYDGB21108 belongs to High Street Cheltenham - 309572, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21108 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21108.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21108 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 108 identifies the branch High Street Cheltenham - 309572.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21108?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21108 is High Street Cheltenham - 309572. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21108.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.