SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21656

LOYDGB21656 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Brecon, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21656

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21656
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code656
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBrecon - 306359
CityBrecon
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.
656 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 LOYDGB21656?

The code LOYDGB21656 belongs to Brecon - 306359, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Brecon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21656?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21656 points to Brecon - 306359. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21656 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21656 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 656 is the code of the branch Brecon - 306359.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21656 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21656 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

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