SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A45
LOYDGB21A45 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21A45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | A45 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leighton Buzzard - 772116 |
| City | Leighton Buzzard |
| 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.
- A45 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21A45?
LOYDGB21A45 identifies Leighton Buzzard - 772116, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21A45 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21A45.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other 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 LOYDGB21A45 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A45 identifies the branch Leighton Buzzard - 772116.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21A45 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21A45 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.