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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21225

LOYDGB21225 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21225

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21225
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code225
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPavement York - 309999
CityYork
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
225 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 LOYDGB21225?

LOYDGB21225 identifies Pavement York - 309999, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21225 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 225 identifies the department Pavement York - 309999.

What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need LOYDGB21225 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21225.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21225?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21225 is Pavement York - 309999. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21225.

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