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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21740

LOYDGB21740 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Cirencester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21740

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21740
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code740
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCirencester - 308095
CityCirencester
CountryUnited 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.
740 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 LOYDGB21740?

LOYDGB21740 identifies Cirencester - 308095, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Cirencester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21740?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21740 is Cirencester - 308095. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21740 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What does each part of LOYDGB21740 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 740 identifies the department Cirencester - 308095.

Do I need LOYDGB21740 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21740.

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