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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21185

LOYDGB21185 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21185

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21185
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code185
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchSt Albans - 309725
CitySt. Albans
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.
185 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21185?

LOYDGB21185 identifies St Albans - 309725, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21185?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21185 is St Albans - 309725. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21185.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21185 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21185 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

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.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need LOYDGB21185 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21185.

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