SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E13

LOYDGB21E13 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21E13

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21E13
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeE13
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHigh Street Colchester - 776641
CityColchester
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.
E13 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21E13?

The code LOYDGB21E13 belongs to High Street Colchester - 776641, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21E13 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E13 is the code of the department High Street Colchester - 776641.

What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21E13 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21E13.

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