SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21687
LOYDGB21687 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Llanelli, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21687 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 687 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Llanelli - 306565 |
| City | Llanelli |
| Country | United 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.
- 687 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21687?
LOYDGB21687 identifies Llanelli - 306565, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Llanelli, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21687 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21687 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21687 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 still need LOYDGB21687.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21687?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21687 is Llanelli - 306565. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21687 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.