SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A51
LOYDGB21A51 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21A51 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | A51 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bulwell - 772209 |
| City | Nottingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- A51 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 LOYDGB21A51?
LOYDGB21A51 identifies Bulwell - 772209, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21A51 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21A51.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21A51 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21A51 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of LOYDGB21A51 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A51 is the code of the branch Bulwell - 772209.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.