SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21131
LOYDGB21131 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | 77-81 High Street Chelmsford - 309185 |
| City | Chelmsford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 131 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21131?
LOYDGB21131 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 77-81 High Street Chelmsford - 309185, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21131 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21131 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 LOYDGB21131?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21131 is 77-81 High Street Chelmsford - 309185. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21131 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21131 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21131.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.