SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21306
LOYDGB21306 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21306 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 306 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Saffron Walden - 309724 |
| City | Saffron Walden |
| Country | United 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.
- 306 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 LOYDGB21306?
LOYDGB21306 identifies Saffron Walden - 309724, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21306 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21306 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need LOYDGB21306 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21306.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of LOYDGB21306 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 306 is the code of the branch Saffron Walden - 309724.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21306?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21306 points to Saffron Walden - 309724. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21306 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.