SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21531

LOYDGB21531 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21531

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21531
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code531
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMarket Street Wigan - 301956
CityWigan
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
531 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 code LOYDGB21531?

LOYDGB21531 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market Street Wigan - 301956, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21531 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21531 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need LOYDGB21531 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21531.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21531?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21531 is Market Street Wigan - 301956. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21531 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.

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