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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21643

LOYDGB21643 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21643

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21643
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code643
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPatchway Bristol - 306232
CityBristol
CountryUnited 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.
643 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21643?

LOYDGB21643 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Patchway Bristol - 306232, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21643 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21643 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need LOYDGB21643 to send euros 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 LOYDGB21643.

What does each part of LOYDGB21643 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 643 is the code of the branch Patchway Bristol - 306232.

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