SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21271

LOYDGB21271 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Waterlooville, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21271

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21271
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code271
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWaterlooville - 309920
CityWaterlooville
CountryUnited 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.
271 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21271?

LOYDGB21271 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Waterlooville - 309920, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Waterlooville, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21271 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21271 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 LOYDGB21271?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21271 is Waterlooville - 309920. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21271 if the recipient asks for it.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21271 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 271 is the code of the branch Waterlooville - 309920.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.