SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21476

LOYDGB21476 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Northwood, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21476

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21476
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code476
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchNorthwood - 301595
CityNorthwood
CountryUnited 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.
476 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21476?

LOYDGB21476 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Northwood - 301595, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Northwood, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21476?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21476 points to Northwood - 301595. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21476 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21476 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21476 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21476 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 476 identifies the department Northwood - 301595.

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