SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21683

LOYDGB21683 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21683

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21683
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code683
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchNew St Birmingham - 306549
CityBirmingham
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.
683 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 bank is behind BIC LOYDGB21683?

The code LOYDGB21683 belongs to New St Birmingham - 306549, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21683?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21683 is New St Birmingham - 306549. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21683 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21683 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 683 is the code of the department New St Birmingham - 306549.

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.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21683 for a euro transfer 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 LOYDGB21683.

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