SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H08

LOYDGB21H08 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bridgwater, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21H08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21H08
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeH08
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBridgwater - 775009
CityBridgwater
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
H08 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 BIC LOYDGB21H08?

LOYDGB21H08 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bridgwater - 775009, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bridgwater, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21H08 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 H08 identifies the department Bridgwater - 775009.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21H08 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21H08 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need LOYDGB21H08 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21H08.

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 1–3 business days.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21H08?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21H08 is Bridgwater - 775009. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21H08 if the recipient asks for it.

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