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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A09

LOYDGB21A09 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21A09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21A09
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeA09
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchForegate Chester - 774801
CityChester
CountryUnited 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.
A09 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21A09?

LOYDGB21A09 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foregate Chester - 774801, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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 does each part of LOYDGB21A09 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A09 identifies the department Foregate Chester - 774801.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21A09 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21A09 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A09?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A09 points to Foregate Chester - 774801. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21A09 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21A09 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21A09.

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