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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A88

LOYDGB21A88 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21A88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21A88
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeA88
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHaymarket Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772026
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
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.
A88 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 LOYDGB21A88?

LOYDGB21A88 identifies Haymarket Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772026, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

Do I need LOYDGB21A88 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21A88.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21A88 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21A88 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of LOYDGB21A88 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A88 is the code of the branch Haymarket Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772026.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A88?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A88 is Haymarket Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772026. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21A88.

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