SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E73
LOYDGB21E73 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Fakenham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21E73 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | E73 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fakenham - 776624 |
| City | Fakenham |
| Country | United 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.
- E73 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E73?
LOYDGB21E73 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fakenham - 776624, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Fakenham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21E73 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21E73.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21E73?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21E73 is Fakenham - 776624. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21E73.
What does each part of LOYDGB21E73 stand for?
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 E73 identifies the branch Fakenham - 776624.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.