SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21373
LOYDGB21373 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Boston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21373 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 373 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Boston - 309104 |
| City | Boston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 373 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 LOYDGB21373?
The code LOYDGB21373 belongs to Boston - 309104, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Boston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21373 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 373 is the code of the department Boston - 309104.
Do I need LOYDGB21373 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21373.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21373?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21373 is Boston - 309104. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21373 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.