SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21244
LOYDGB21244 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21244 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 244 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Walthamstow - 309908 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 244 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 LOYDGB21244?
The code LOYDGB21244 belongs to Walthamstow - 309908, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of LOYDGB21244 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 244 identifies the branch Walthamstow - 309908.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21244?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21244 points to Walthamstow - 309908. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21244 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21244 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21244.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.