SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21785
LOYDGB21785 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21785 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 785 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Worldwide Service Pall Mall - 301931 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 785 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21785?
LOYDGB21785 identifies Worldwide Service Pall Mall - 301931, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21785 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21785.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21785 stand for?
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 785 identifies the department Worldwide Service Pall Mall - 301931.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21785?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21785 is Worldwide Service Pall Mall - 301931. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21785 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21785 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21785 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.