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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A14

LOYDGB21A14 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21A14

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21A14
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeA14
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHardshaw St St Helens - 773211
CitySt. Helens
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.
A14 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21A14?

LOYDGB21A14 identifies Hardshaw St St Helens - 773211, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need LOYDGB21A14 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21A14.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A14?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A14 points to Hardshaw St St Helens - 773211. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21A14 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21A14 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21A14 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

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.