SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H51
LOYDGB21H51 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Llanelli, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21H51 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | H51 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Llanelli - 776510 |
| City | Llanelli |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- H51 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 code LOYDGB21H51?
LOYDGB21H51 identifies Llanelli - 776510, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Llanelli, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21H51 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21H51 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of LOYDGB21H51 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H51 is the code of the department Llanelli - 776510.
Do I need LOYDGB21H51 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 LOYDGB21H51.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21H51?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21H51 is Llanelli - 776510. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21H51 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.