SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21G17
LOYDGB21G17 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Grantham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21G17 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | G17 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Grantham - 777128 |
| City | Grantham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- G17 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 LOYDGB21G17?
LOYDGB21G17 identifies Grantham - 777128, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Grantham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21G17 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21G17.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21G17?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21G17 is Grantham - 777128. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21G17 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21G17 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G17 is the code of the branch Grantham - 777128.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21G17 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21G17 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.