SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21381

LOYDGB21381 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21381

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21381
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code381
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWhickham - 301954
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited 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.
381 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21381?

LOYDGB21381 identifies Whickham - 301954, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21381 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21381.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21381 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21381 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21381?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21381 is Whickham - 301954. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21381 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.