SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21197

LOYDGB21197 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Telford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21197

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21197
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code197
BankLloyds Bank PLC
Branch113 The Border Telford - 301855
CityTelford
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.
197 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21197?

LOYDGB21197 identifies 113 The Border Telford - 301855, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Telford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21197?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21197 points to 113 The Border Telford - 301855. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21197.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

Do I need LOYDGB21197 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21197.

What does each part of LOYDGB21197 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 197 identifies the department 113 The Border Telford - 301855.

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.

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