SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21169

LOYDGB21169 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21169

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21169
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code169
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWillesden Green - 309964
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
169 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/BIC code LOYDGB21169?

LOYDGB21169 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Willesden Green - 309964, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21169 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21169.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21169 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 169 identifies the branch Willesden Green - 309964.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21169?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21169 is Willesden Green - 309964. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21169 if the recipient asks for it.

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