SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21146

LOYDGB21146 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Hove, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21146

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21146
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code146
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHove - 309874
CityHove
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
146 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21146?

The code LOYDGB21146 belongs to Hove - 309874, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Hove, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21146 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21146 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of LOYDGB21146 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 146 identifies the branch Hove - 309874.

What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Many banks 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.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21146?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21146 points to Hove - 309874. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21146 if the recipient 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.

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