SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E30

LOYDGB21E30 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21E30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21E30
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeE30
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMacclesfield - 776708
CityMacclesfield
CountryUnited 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.
E30 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 BIC LOYDGB21E30?

LOYDGB21E30 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Macclesfield - 776708, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21E30?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21E30 points to Macclesfield - 776708. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21E30 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21E30 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E30 identifies the department Macclesfield - 776708.

Do I need LOYDGB21E30 for a euro transfer 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 still need LOYDGB21E30.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

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