SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21194
LOYDGB21194 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21194 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 194 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Carfax Oxford - 301127 |
| City | Oxford |
| Country | United 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.
- 194 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 LOYDGB21194?
LOYDGB21194 identifies Carfax Oxford - 301127, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21194?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21194 points to Carfax Oxford - 301127. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21194.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21194 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21194.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.