SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21G19

LOYDGB21G19 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21G19

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21G19
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeG19
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHalifax - 777130
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
G19 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21G19?

The code LOYDGB21G19 belongs to Halifax - 777130, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21G19 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21G19 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21G19?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21G19 is Halifax - 777130. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21G19.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21G19 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21G19.

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