SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21A91
LOYDGB21A91 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21A91 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | A91 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Benton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772019 |
| City | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- A91 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 BIC LOYDGB21A91?
LOYDGB21A91 identifies Benton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772019, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other 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 LOYDGB21A91 stand for?
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 A91 identifies the branch Benton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772019.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21A91 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21A91.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21A91?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21A91 is Benton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - 772019. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21A91.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.