SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21659

LOYDGB21659 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21659

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21659
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code659
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBuckingham - 306397
CityBuckingham
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.
659 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21659?

LOYDGB21659 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Buckingham - 306397, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21659 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21659 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21659?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21659 is Buckingham - 306397. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21659.

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

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 do the letters in LOYDGB21659 stand for?

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 659 is the code of the branch Buckingham - 306397.

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