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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21617

LOYDGB21617 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21617

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21617
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code617
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHandsworth - 309435
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
617 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 LOYDGB21617?

The code LOYDGB21617 belongs to Handsworth - 309435, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need LOYDGB21617 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21617.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

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

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21617?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21617 is Handsworth - 309435. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21617 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21617 mean?

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 617 is the code of the branch Handsworth - 309435.

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