SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A81

LOYDGB21A81 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Hexham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21A81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21A81
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeA81
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHexham - 772028
CityHexham
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.
A81 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21A81?

LOYDGB21A81 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hexham - 772028, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Hexham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21A81 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A81 is the code of the branch Hexham - 772028.

What is the cheapest 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 LOYDGB21A81 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21A81 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need LOYDGB21A81 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21A81.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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