SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21721
LOYDGB21721 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Southsea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21721 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 721 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Palmerston Road Southsea - 308027 |
| City | Southsea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 721 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21721?
LOYDGB21721 identifies Palmerston Road Southsea - 308027, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Southsea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21721 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21721.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21721 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 721 is the code of the branch Palmerston Road Southsea - 308027.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21721 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21721 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.