SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21236

LOYDGB21236 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21236

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21236
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code236
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCheapside (309183
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
236 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21236?

LOYDGB21236 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheapside (309183, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21236?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21236 is Cheapside (309183. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21236 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 LOYDGB21236 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21236 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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