SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21121

LOYDGB21121 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21121

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21121
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code121
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWeek St Maidstone - 309537
CityMaidstone
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
121 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 LOYDGB21121?

LOYDGB21121 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Week St Maidstone - 309537, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21121?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21121 points to Week St Maidstone - 309537. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21121.

What does each part of LOYDGB21121 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 121 is the code of the department Week St Maidstone - 309537.

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 LOYDGB21121 to send euros 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 LOYDGB21121.

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