SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B48

LOYDGB21B48 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Southsea, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21B48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21B48
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeB48
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPalmerston Road Southsea - 772520
CitySouthsea
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.
B48 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 bank uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21B48?

The code LOYDGB21B48 belongs to Palmerston Road Southsea - 772520, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Southsea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21B48 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21B48.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21B48 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B48 is the code of the department Palmerston Road Southsea - 772520.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B48?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B48 points to Palmerston Road Southsea - 772520. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21B48 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.