SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21213
LOYDGB21213 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Ruislip, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21213 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 213 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ruislip - 309719 |
| City | Ruislip |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 213 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21213?
The code LOYDGB21213 belongs to Ruislip - 309719, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Ruislip, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21213 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21213 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21213 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 213 is the code of the department Ruislip - 309719.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need LOYDGB21213 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 LOYDGB21213.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.