SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21505
LOYDGB21505 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21505 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 505 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Uplands Swansea - 309885 |
| City | Swansea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 505 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/BIC code LOYDGB21505?
LOYDGB21505 identifies Uplands Swansea - 309885, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21505?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21505 points to Uplands Swansea - 309885. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21505 if the recipient 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, 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?
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.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21505 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 505 is the code of the branch Uplands Swansea - 309885.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21505 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21505 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.