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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21138

LOYDGB21138 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21138

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21138
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code138
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchAshford - 309028
CityAshford
CountryUnited 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.
138 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 LOYDGB21138?

LOYDGB21138 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ashford - 309028, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21138 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 138 is the code of the branch Ashford - 309028.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21138 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21138 with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21138 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 LOYDGB21138.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21138?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21138 points to Ashford - 309028. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21138.

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