SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B08

LOYDGB21B08 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21B08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21B08
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeB08
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchStockton-On-Tees - 772044
CityStockton-On-Tees
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
B08 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 LOYDGB21B08?

LOYDGB21B08 identifies Stockton-On-Tees - 772044, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21B08 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21B08.

What does each part of LOYDGB21B08 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B08 identifies the department Stockton-On-Tees - 772044.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B08?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B08 is Stockton-On-Tees - 772044. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21B08 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21B08 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21B08 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.