SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21690
LOYDGB21690 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Louth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21690 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 690 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mercer Row Louth - 306586 |
| City | Louth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 690 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 LOYDGB21690?
The code LOYDGB21690 belongs to Mercer Row Louth - 306586, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Louth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21690 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21690.
What does each part of LOYDGB21690 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 690 is the code of the branch Mercer Row Louth - 306586.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21690?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21690 points to Mercer Row Louth - 306586. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21690.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.