SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21729

LOYDGB21729 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Henley-On-Thames, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21729

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21729
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code729
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHenley-On-Thames - 308054
CityHenley-On-Thames
CountryUnited 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.
729 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 LOYDGB21729?

The code LOYDGB21729 belongs to Henley-On-Thames - 308054, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Henley-On-Thames, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21729 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need LOYDGB21729.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21729?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21729 is Henley-On-Thames - 308054. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21729.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21729 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 729 is the code of the branch Henley-On-Thames - 308054.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21729 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21729 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.