SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A56

LOYDGB21A56 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21A56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21A56
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeA56
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBletchley - 772108
CityMilton Keynes
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.
A56 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A56?

LOYDGB21A56 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bletchley - 772108, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21A56 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21A56 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A56?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A56 points to Bletchley - 772108. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21A56 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21A56 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21A56.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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