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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21220

LOYDGB21220 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21220

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21220
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code220
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHigh St Leicester - 301597
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
220 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21220?

LOYDGB21220 identifies High St Leicester - 301597, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21220 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 220 identifies the department High St Leicester - 301597.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21220?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21220 is High St Leicester - 301597. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21220 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21220 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21220.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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