SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21454
LOYDGB21454 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21454 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 454 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Victoria Park Cardiff - 309894 |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 454 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 LOYDGB21454?
LOYDGB21454 identifies Victoria Park Cardiff - 309894, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21454 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21454.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21454?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21454 points to Victoria Park Cardiff - 309894. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21454 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.