SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F25

LOYDGB21F25 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Chesterfield, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21F25

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21F25
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeF25
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMobile Branch (770457) Chesterfield Hub
CityChesterfield
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
F25 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21F25?

LOYDGB21F25 identifies Mobile Branch (770457) Chesterfield Hub, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21F25 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21F25.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21F25 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F25 identifies the department Mobile Branch (770457) Chesterfield Hub.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F25?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F25 is Mobile Branch (770457) Chesterfield Hub. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21F25.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.