SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21H85
LOYDGB21H85 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21H85 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | H85 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Merthyr Tydfil - 776214 |
| City | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- H85 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
What bank uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21H85?
LOYDGB21H85 identifies Merthyr Tydfil - 776214, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21H85?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21H85 is Merthyr Tydfil - 776214. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21H85 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take 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.
Do I need LOYDGB21H85 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21H85.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 LOYDGB21H85 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H85 is the code of the branch Merthyr Tydfil - 776214.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.