SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21694
LOYDGB21694 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Lydney, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21694 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 694 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lydney - 306677 |
| City | Lydney |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 694 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21694?
LOYDGB21694 identifies Lydney - 306677, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Lydney, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21694?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21694 is Lydney - 306677. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21694.
What does each part of LOYDGB21694 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 694 identifies the branch Lydney - 306677.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21694 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21694.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.