SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21256
LOYDGB21256 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21256 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 256 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Blackheath London - 309089 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 256 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
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21256?
LOYDGB21256 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blackheath London - 309089, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21256 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 256 is the code of the department Blackheath London - 309089.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21256?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21256 is Blackheath London - 309089. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21256 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21256 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21256 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.