SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A00
LOYDGB21A00 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21A00 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | A00 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Market PLC Reading - 774904 |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- A00 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 BIC LOYDGB21A00?
LOYDGB21A00 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market PLC Reading - 774904, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A00?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A00 points to Market PLC Reading - 774904. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21A00.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21A00 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21A00.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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 happens if I use LOYDGB21A00 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21A00 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.