SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21559
LOYDGB21559 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Brecon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21559 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 559 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Brecon - 309116 |
| City | Brecon |
| 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.
- 559 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21559?
LOYDGB21559 identifies Brecon - 309116, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Brecon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21559?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21559 points to Brecon - 309116. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21559.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21559 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 559 is the code of the department Brecon - 309116.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21559 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21559 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.