SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A60
LOYDGB21A60 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21A60 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | A60 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Kingsthorpe - 772112 |
| City | Northampton |
| Country | United 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.
- A60 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21A60?
The code LOYDGB21A60 belongs to Kingsthorpe - 772112, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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 does each part of LOYDGB21A60 mean?
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 A60 is the code of the department Kingsthorpe - 772112.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A60?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A60 points to Kingsthorpe - 772112. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21A60 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21A60 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21A60 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.