SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21744
LOYDGB21744 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21744 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 744 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Commercial Road - 308412 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 744 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 LOYDGB21744?
The code LOYDGB21744 belongs to Commercial Road - 308412, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LOYDGB21744 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 744 is the code of the department Commercial Road - 308412.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21744?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21744 points to Commercial Road - 308412. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21744.
Do I need LOYDGB21744 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21744.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.