SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21179

LOYDGB21179 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Winchester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21179

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21179
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code179
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHigh St Winchester - 309971
CityWinchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lloyds Bank 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.
179 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21179?

LOYDGB21179 is the SWIFT/BIC code of High St Winchester - 309971, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Winchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21179 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21179 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Do I need LOYDGB21179 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21179.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.