SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21239
LOYDGB21239 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Ramsgate, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21239 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 239 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ramsgate - 309693 |
| City | Ramsgate |
| 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.
- 239 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 code LOYDGB21239?
LOYDGB21239 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ramsgate - 309693, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Ramsgate, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21239?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21239 is Ramsgate - 309693. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21239 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of LOYDGB21239 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 239 is the code of the branch Ramsgate - 309693.
Do I need LOYDGB21239 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21239.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.