SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E38
LOYDGB21E38 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in King's Lynn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21E38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | E38 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Kings Lynn - 776636 |
| City | King's Lynn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- E38 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 LOYDGB21E38?
LOYDGB21E38 identifies High Street Kings Lynn - 776636, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21E38 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21E38 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21E38?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21E38 points to High Street Kings Lynn - 776636. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21E38 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21E38 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21E38.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21E38 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E38 is the code of the branch High Street Kings Lynn - 776636.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.