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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21E81

LOYDGB21E81 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Boston, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21E81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21E81
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeE81
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBoston - 777201
CityBoston
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.
E81 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 LOYDGB21E81?

The code LOYDGB21E81 belongs to Boston - 777201, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Boston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21E81 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21E81.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21E81 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21E81 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21E81?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21E81 is Boston - 777201. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21E81.

What does each part of LOYDGB21E81 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E81 identifies the branch Boston - 777201.

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