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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21499

LOYDGB21499 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Leominster, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21499

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21499
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code499
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchLeominster - 309499
CityLeominster
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
499 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21499?

The code LOYDGB21499 belongs to Leominster - 309499, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Leominster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21499?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21499 points to Leominster - 309499. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21499 if the recipient asks for it.

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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21499 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21499 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of LOYDGB21499 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 499 is the code of the department Leominster - 309499.

Do I need LOYDGB21499 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21499.

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