SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21205

LOYDGB21205 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Trowbridge, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21205

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21205
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code205
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchTrowbridge - 309875
CityTrowbridge
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.
205 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21205?

LOYDGB21205 identifies Trowbridge - 309875, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Trowbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21205?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21205 is Trowbridge - 309875. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21205.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need LOYDGB21205 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21205.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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.

What does each part of LOYDGB21205 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 205 identifies the branch Trowbridge - 309875.

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