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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H48

LOYDGB21H48 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21H48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21H48
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeH48
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchGorseinon - 776506
CitySwansea
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.
H48 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 LOYDGB21H48?

The code LOYDGB21H48 belongs to Gorseinon - 776506, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Swansea, 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 – 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.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21H48 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H48 is the code of the branch Gorseinon - 776506.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21H48?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21H48 is Gorseinon - 776506. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21H48 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21H48 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21H48 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need LOYDGB21H48 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. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21H48.

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