SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21618
LOYDGB21618 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Selby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21618 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 618 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Selby - 301780 |
| City | Selby |
| 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.
- 618 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 LOYDGB21618?
The code LOYDGB21618 belongs to Selby - 301780, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Selby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21618 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21618 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21618 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 618 is the code of the department Selby - 301780.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21618?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21618 points to Selby - 301780. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21618 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21618 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21618.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.