SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H40

LOYDGB21H40 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Hastings, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21H40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21H40
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeH40
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHastings - 776309
CityHastings
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
H40 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H40?

LOYDGB21H40 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hastings - 776309, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Hastings, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need LOYDGB21H40 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21H40.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21H40 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H40 is the code of the branch Hastings - 776309.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21H40?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21H40 is Hastings - 776309. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21H40 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.