SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F21
LOYDGB21F21 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21F21 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | F21 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Branch (770441) Barnstaple Hub |
| City | Barnstaple |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- F21 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 LOYDGB21F21?
LOYDGB21F21 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mobile Branch (770441) Barnstaple Hub, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F21?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F21 points to Mobile Branch (770441) Barnstaple Hub. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21F21 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21F21 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F21 is the code of the branch Mobile Branch (770441) Barnstaple Hub.
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.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21F21 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21F21 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need LOYDGB21F21 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21F21.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.