SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21129
LOYDGB21129 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21129 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 129 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Station Road Harrow - 309392 |
| City | Harrow |
| Country | United 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.
- 129 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21129?
LOYDGB21129 identifies Station Road Harrow - 309392, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21129 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 129 is the code of the department Station Road Harrow - 309392.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21129 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 still need LOYDGB21129.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21129?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21129 points to Station Road Harrow - 309392. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21129 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.