SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21521
LOYDGB21521 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21521 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 521 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Crewe - 301259 |
| City | Crewe |
| 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.
- 521 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 BIC LOYDGB21521?
The code LOYDGB21521 belongs to Crewe - 301259, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21521?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21521 is Crewe - 301259. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21521 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What does each part of LOYDGB21521 stand for?
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 521 identifies the department Crewe - 301259.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21521 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21521 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.