SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21G42
LOYDGB21G42 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Pontefract, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21G42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | G42 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Pontefract -777139 |
| City | Pontefract |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- G42 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21G42?
LOYDGB21G42 identifies Pontefract -777139, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Pontefract, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21G42 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21G42.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21G42 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G42 is the code of the branch Pontefract -777139.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21G42 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21G42 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.