SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21154
LOYDGB21154 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21154 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 154 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | North End Portmouth - 309611 |
| City | Portsmouth |
| 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.
- 154 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 LOYDGB21154?
LOYDGB21154 is the SWIFT/BIC code of North End Portmouth - 309611, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21154 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need LOYDGB21154.
What does each part of LOYDGB21154 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 154 identifies the department North End Portmouth - 309611.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21154?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21154 points to North End Portmouth - 309611. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21154 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21154 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21154 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.