SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F03
LOYDGB21F03 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21F03 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | F03 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham Sc 7 (778157 |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- F03 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F03?
LOYDGB21F03 identifies Birmingham Sc 7 (778157, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21F03 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F03 identifies the department Birmingham Sc 7 (778157.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F03?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F03 points to Birmingham Sc 7 (778157. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21F03 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
Do I need LOYDGB21F03 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21F03.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.