SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F02
LOYDGB21F02 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21F02 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | F02 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | City Road Manchester - 778112 |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- F02 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F02?
LOYDGB21F02 is the SWIFT/BIC code of City Road Manchester - 778112, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Manchester, 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 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21F02 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21F02 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of LOYDGB21F02 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F02 identifies the branch City Road Manchester - 778112.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F02?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F02 points to City Road Manchester - 778112. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21F02 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.