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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21557

LOYDGB21557 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Sleaford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21557

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21557
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code557
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchSleaford - 309770
CitySleaford
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
557 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 bank is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21557?

The code LOYDGB21557 belongs to Sleaford - 309770, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Sleaford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of LOYDGB21557 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 557 identifies the department Sleaford - 309770.

Do I need LOYDGB21557 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21557.

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

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

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21557 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21557 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

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