SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21640

LOYDGB21640 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Kidderminster, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21640

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21640
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code640
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCleobury Mortimer - 301220
CityKidderminster
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
640 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21640?

The code LOYDGB21640 belongs to Cleobury Mortimer - 301220, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Kidderminster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21640 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21640 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21640 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 640 identifies the branch Cleobury Mortimer - 301220.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21640?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21640 is Cleobury Mortimer - 301220. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21640 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need LOYDGB21640 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21640.

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