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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B76

LOYDGB21B76 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21B76

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21B76
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeB76
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCowley - 772312
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.
B76 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 BIC LOYDGB21B76?

LOYDGB21B76 identifies Cowley - 772312, a branch or department 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 LOYDGB21B76 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B76 identifies the branch Cowley - 772312.

Do I need LOYDGB21B76 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21B76.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21B76 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21B76 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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