SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21548
LOYDGB21548 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21548 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 548 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Merthyr Tydfil - 309555 |
| City | Merthyr Tydfil |
| 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.
- 548 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 BIC LOYDGB21548?
LOYDGB21548 identifies Merthyr Tydfil - 309555, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LOYDGB21548 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 548 is the code of the department Merthyr Tydfil - 309555.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21548?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21548 points to Merthyr Tydfil - 309555. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21548.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got 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.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21548 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21548 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need LOYDGB21548 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21548.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.