SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B54
LOYDGB21B54 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21B54 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B54 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cowley - 772307 |
| City | Oxford |
| 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.
- B54 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/BIC code LOYDGB21B54?
The code LOYDGB21B54 belongs to Cowley - 772307, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21B54 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B54 identifies the branch Cowley - 772307.
Do I need LOYDGB21B54 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 LOYDGB21B54.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B54?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B54 is Cowley - 772307. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21B54 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21B54 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21B54 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.