SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21774

LOYDGB21774 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21774

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21774
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch code774
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchDownend Bristol - 308475
CityBristol
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.
774 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 bank is behind BIC LOYDGB21774?

LOYDGB21774 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Downend Bristol - 308475, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21774 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21774 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21774?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21774 is Downend Bristol - 308475. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21774 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21774 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21774.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have 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. 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.