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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21553

LOYDGB21553 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Penarth, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21553

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21553
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code553
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPenarth - 309652
CityPenarth
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.
553 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21553?

The code LOYDGB21553 belongs to Penarth - 309652, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Penarth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21553 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21553 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21553?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21553 points to Penarth - 309652. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21553.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of LOYDGB21553 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 553 is the code of the department Penarth - 309652.

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