SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B55

LOYDGB21B55 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21B55

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21B55
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeB55
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCarfax Oxford - 772308
CityOxford
CountryUnited 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.
B55 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21B55?

LOYDGB21B55 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Carfax Oxford - 772308, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B55?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B55 is Carfax Oxford - 772308. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21B55 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 LOYDGB21B55 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B55 is the code of the department Carfax Oxford - 772308.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21B55 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21B55 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.