SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21462

LOYDGB21462 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21462

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21462
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code462
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHolborn Circus - 309952
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
462 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21462?

LOYDGB21462 identifies Holborn Circus - 309952, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21462 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21462 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21462?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21462 points to Holborn Circus - 309952. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21462.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of LOYDGB21462 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 462 identifies the department Holborn Circus - 309952.

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