SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21608
LOYDGB21608 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21608 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 608 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wednesfield Wolverhampton - 301940 |
| City | Wolverhampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 608 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
What bank uses BIC LOYDGB21608?
The code LOYDGB21608 belongs to Wednesfield Wolverhampton - 301940, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need LOYDGB21608 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21608.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of LOYDGB21608 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 608 identifies the department Wednesfield Wolverhampton - 301940.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21608?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21608 is Wednesfield Wolverhampton - 301940. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21608.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.