SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A87

LOYDGB21A87 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Prudhoe, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21A87

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21A87
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeA87
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPrudhoe - 772039
CityPrudhoe
CountryUnited 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.
A87 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A87?

LOYDGB21A87 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Prudhoe - 772039, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Prudhoe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21A87 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21A87.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 LOYDGB21A87?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A87 is Prudhoe - 772039. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21A87.

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