SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B47
LOYDGB21B47 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21B47 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B47 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772519 |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- B47 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21B47?
LOYDGB21B47 identifies Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772519, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B47?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B47 points to Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772519. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21B47 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21B47 to send euros 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 LOYDGB21B47.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21B47 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21B47 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.