SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H22

LOYDGB21H22 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Chippenham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21H22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21H22
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeH22
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchChippenham - 775014
CityChippenham
CountryUnited 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.
H22 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21H22?

LOYDGB21H22 identifies Chippenham - 775014, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Chippenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21H22 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H22 is the code of the branch Chippenham - 775014.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21H22?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21H22 is Chippenham - 775014. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21H22.

Do I need LOYDGB21H22 to send euros 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 do need LOYDGB21H22.

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