SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21217
LOYDGB21217 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | 31 Queen St Cardiff - 309691 |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 217 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/BIC code LOYDGB21217?
LOYDGB21217 identifies 31 Queen St Cardiff - 309691, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21217?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21217 points to 31 Queen St Cardiff - 309691. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21217 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other 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 happens if I use LOYDGB21217 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21217 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of LOYDGB21217 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 217 is the code of the department 31 Queen St Cardiff - 309691.
Do I need LOYDGB21217 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21217.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.