SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21390

LOYDGB21390 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21390

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21390
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code390
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBuckingham - 309139
CityBuckingham
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.
390 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 code LOYDGB21390?

LOYDGB21390 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Buckingham - 309139, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21390 for a euro transfer 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 LOYDGB21390.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21390?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21390 points to Buckingham - 309139. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21390.

What does each part of LOYDGB21390 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 390 identifies the branch Buckingham - 309139.

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