SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21493

LOYDGB21493 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Monmouth, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21493

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21493
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code493
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMonmouth - 309571
CityMonmouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
493 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21493?

The code LOYDGB21493 belongs to Monmouth - 309571, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Monmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need LOYDGB21493 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21493.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21493?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21493 points to Monmouth - 309571. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21493 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21493 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 493 is the code of the department Monmouth - 309571.

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