SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21148
LOYDGB21148 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21148 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 148 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Avenue Southampton - 309034 |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 148 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21148?
LOYDGB21148 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Avenue Southampton - 309034, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21148 to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21148.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of LOYDGB21148 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 148 identifies the branch Avenue Southampton - 309034.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more 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 LOYDGB21148?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21148 is Avenue Southampton - 309034. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21148.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.