SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21255
LOYDGB21255 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle-Under-Lyme - 309591 |
| City | Newcastle-Under-Lyme |
| 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.
- 255 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 LOYDGB21255?
The code LOYDGB21255 belongs to Newcastle-Under-Lyme - 309591, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got 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 LOYDGB21255?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21255 points to Newcastle-Under-Lyme - 309591. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21255 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21255 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21255 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of LOYDGB21255 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 255 identifies the branch Newcastle-Under-Lyme - 309591.
Do I need LOYDGB21255 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21255.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.