SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E18

LOYDGB21E18 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21E18

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21E18
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeE18
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMarket Place Great Yarmouth - 776646
CityGreat Yarmouth
CountryUnited 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.
E18 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21E18?

LOYDGB21E18 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market Place Great Yarmouth - 776646, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21E18 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. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21E18.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21E18?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21E18 is Market Place Great Yarmouth - 776646. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21E18.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21E18 stand for?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E18 identifies the branch Market Place Great Yarmouth - 776646.

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