SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B79
LOYDGB21B79 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21B79 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B79 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | North End Portmouth - 772501 |
| 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.
- B79 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21B79?
LOYDGB21B79 identifies North End Portmouth - 772501, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21B79 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21B79 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21B79 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21B79.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.