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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21176

LOYDGB21176 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21176

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21176
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code176
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHeadington - 309404
CityOxford
CountryUnited 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.
176 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 LOYDGB21176?

LOYDGB21176 identifies Headington - 309404, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21176 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 176 identifies the branch Headington - 309404.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21176?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21176 points to Headington - 309404. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21176 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21176 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 LOYDGB21176.

What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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