SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21305

LOYDGB21305 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21305

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21305
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code305
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchOck St Abingdon - 301004
CityAbingdon
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.
305 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21305?

LOYDGB21305 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ock St Abingdon - 301004, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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 does each part of LOYDGB21305 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 305 is the code of the branch Ock St Abingdon - 301004.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21305 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21305 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21305?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21305 is Ock St Abingdon - 301004. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21305 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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