SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21C02
LOYDGB21C02 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21C02 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | C02 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Market PLC Reading - 775016 |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- C02 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 BIC LOYDGB21C02?
LOYDGB21C02 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market PLC Reading - 775016, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 LOYDGB21C02 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C02 is the code of the department Market PLC Reading - 775016.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21C02?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21C02 points to Market PLC Reading - 775016. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21C02.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21C02 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21C02.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.