SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A18
LOYDGB21A18 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21A18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | A18 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Market Street Wigan - 773201 |
| City | Wigan |
| 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.
- A18 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 LOYDGB21A18?
LOYDGB21A18 identifies Market Street Wigan - 773201, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21A18 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A18 is the code of the department Market Street Wigan - 773201.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A18?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A18 points to Market Street Wigan - 773201. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21A18.
Do I need LOYDGB21A18 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need LOYDGB21A18.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.