SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F01
LOYDGB21F01 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21F01 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | F01 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Peterborough Osc 7 (777964 |
| City | Peterborough |
| Country | United 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.
- F01 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 code LOYDGB21F01?
The code LOYDGB21F01 belongs to Peterborough Osc 7 (777964, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21F01 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21F01.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of LOYDGB21F01 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F01 is the code of the branch Peterborough Osc 7 (777964.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F01?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F01 points to Peterborough Osc 7 (777964. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21F01 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21F01 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21F01 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.