SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21433
LOYDGB21433 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Margate, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21433 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 433 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cecil Square Margate - 309545 |
| City | Margate |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 433 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 LOYDGB21433?
LOYDGB21433 identifies Cecil Square Margate - 309545, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Margate, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21433?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21433 points to Cecil Square Margate - 309545. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21433.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21433 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 433 identifies the department Cecil Square Margate - 309545.
Do I need LOYDGB21433 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21433.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.