SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21B82
LOYDGB21B82 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21B82 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B82 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772503 |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- B82 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 LOYDGB21B82?
LOYDGB21B82 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772503, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21B82 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 LOYDGB21B82.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21B82 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21B82 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of LOYDGB21B82 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B82 identifies the branch Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772503.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21B82?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21B82 points to Commercial Road Portsmouth - 772503. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21B82 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.