SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21303
LOYDGB21303 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21303 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 303 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Earls Court - 309283 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 303 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21303?
LOYDGB21303 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Earls Court - 309283, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21303 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21303 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21303 mean?
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 303 is the code of the branch Earls Court - 309283.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21303 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21303.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21303?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21303 points to Earls Court - 309283. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21303.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.