SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21655

LOYDGB21655 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Braintree, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21655

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21655
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code655
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBank St Braintree - 306357
CityBraintree
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
655 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21655?

LOYDGB21655 identifies Bank St Braintree - 306357, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Braintree, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21655?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21655 is Bank St Braintree - 306357. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21655.

Do I need LOYDGB21655 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21655.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA 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 LOYDGB21655 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 655 identifies the branch Bank St Braintree - 306357.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

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