SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21196
LOYDGB21196 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Coxs and Kings - 301175 |
| 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.
- 196 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21196?
LOYDGB21196 identifies Coxs and Kings - 301175, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LOYDGB21196 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 196 is the code of the branch Coxs and Kings - 301175.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21196 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21196.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21196?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21196 is Coxs and Kings - 301175. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21196 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.