SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B30
LOYDGB21B30 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21B30 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B30 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fishergate Preston - 772625 |
| City | Preston |
| 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.
- B30 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21B30?
LOYDGB21B30 identifies Fishergate Preston - 772625, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Do I need LOYDGB21B30 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21B30.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B30?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B30 points to Fishergate Preston - 772625. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21B30 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.