SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21226
LOYDGB21226 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Rugby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21226 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 226 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rugby - 309717 |
| City | Rugby |
| Country | United 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.
- 226 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 BIC LOYDGB21226?
LOYDGB21226 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rugby - 309717, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Rugby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent 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 LOYDGB21226 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21226.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21226 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 226 identifies the department Rugby - 309717.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21226 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21226 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.