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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21746

LOYDGB21746 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21746

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21746
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code746
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCheapside - 308421
CityLondon
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.
746 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 BIC LOYDGB21746?

LOYDGB21746 identifies Cheapside - 308421, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21746?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21746 is Cheapside - 308421. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21746 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21746 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 746 identifies the branch Cheapside - 308421.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.

Do I need LOYDGB21746 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21746.

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