SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J19

LOYDGB21J19 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J19

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J19
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ19
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCamden Town - 779117
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
J19 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21J19?

LOYDGB21J19 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Camden Town - 779117, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J19?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J19 is Camden Town - 779117. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21J19.

What does each part of LOYDGB21J19 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J19 is the code of the department Camden Town - 779117.

Do I need LOYDGB21J19 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21J19.

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