SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21208
LOYDGB21208 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Yeovil, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21208 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 208 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Yeovil - 309998 |
| City | Yeovil |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 208 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 code LOYDGB21208?
LOYDGB21208 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yeovil - 309998, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Yeovil, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21208 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21208.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21208 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21208 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of LOYDGB21208 mean?
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 208 identifies the branch Yeovil - 309998.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.