SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21266
LOYDGB21266 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Braintree, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21266 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 266 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bank St Braintree -309114 |
| City | Braintree |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 266 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 bank is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21266?
LOYDGB21266 identifies Bank St Braintree -309114, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Braintree, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21266 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21266.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21266 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 266 is the code of the department Bank St Braintree -309114.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.