SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21480
LOYDGB21480 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21480 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 480 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wellingborough - 309926 |
| City | Wellingborough |
| Country | United 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.
- 480 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21480?
LOYDGB21480 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wellingborough - 309926, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21480 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 480 is the code of the department Wellingborough - 309926.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21480 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21480 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need LOYDGB21480 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21480.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.