SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21404
LOYDGB21404 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21404 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 404 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | King St South Shields - 309789 |
| City | South Shields |
| Country | United 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.
- 404 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21404?
The code LOYDGB21404 belongs to King St South Shields - 309789, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21404?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21404 is King St South Shields - 309789. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21404.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21404 mean?
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 404 is the code of the department King St South Shields - 309789.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21404 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21404 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.