SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21157
LOYDGB21157 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Peterborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 157 |
| Bank | Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) |
| Branch | Long Causeway Peterborough - 309660 |
| City | Peterborough |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland 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.
- 157 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 LOYDGB21157?
LOYDGB21157 identifies Long Causeway Peterborough - 309660, a branch or department of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21157 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 157 identifies the branch Long Causeway Peterborough - 309660.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need LOYDGB21157 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21157.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21157?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), while LOYDGB21157 points to Long Causeway Peterborough - 309660. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21157.
How long does it take to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.