SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21175
LOYDGB21175 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21175 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 175 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Balham - 309607 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 175 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 BIC LOYDGB21175?
LOYDGB21175 identifies Balham - 309607, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21175 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21175.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21175 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 175 identifies the department Balham - 309607.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21175?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21175 points to Balham - 309607. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21175 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.