SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F05
LOYDGB21F05 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21F05 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | F05 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cash Operations Team (302518 |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- F05 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 BIC LOYDGB21F05?
The code LOYDGB21F05 belongs to Cash Operations Team (302518, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F05?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F05 points to Cash Operations Team (302518. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21F05 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21F05 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F05 is the code of the branch Cash Operations Team (302518.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need LOYDGB21F05 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21F05.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.