SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B31
LOYDGB21B31 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21B31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B31 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fulwood Preston - 772624 |
| City | Preston |
| Country | United 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.
- B31 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21B31?
The code LOYDGB21B31 belongs to Fulwood Preston - 772624, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21B31 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B31 is the code of the department Fulwood Preston - 772624.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21B31 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21B31 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need LOYDGB21B31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21B31.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.