SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21693
LOYDGB21693 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21693 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 693 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | George St Luton - 306676 |
| City | Luton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 693 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21693?
The code LOYDGB21693 belongs to George St Luton - 306676, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21693 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21693 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21693 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 693 is the code of the department George St Luton - 306676.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21693?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21693 is George St Luton - 306676. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21693.
Do I need LOYDGB21693 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21693.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.