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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B21

LOYDGB21B21 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21B21

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21B21
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeB21
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchFishergate Preston - 772615
CityPreston
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
B21 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 LOYDGB21B21?

The code LOYDGB21B21 belongs to Fishergate Preston - 772615, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21B21 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21B21 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21B21 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B21 identifies the branch Fishergate Preston - 772615.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B21?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B21 points to Fishergate Preston - 772615. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21B21 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21B21 for a euro transfer 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 LOYDGB21B21.

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