SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J24
LOYDGB21J24 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21J24 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | J24 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Holborn Circus - 779143 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- J24 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 LOYDGB21J24?
The code LOYDGB21J24 belongs to Holborn Circus - 779143, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21J24 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J24 is the code of the branch Holborn Circus - 779143.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J24?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J24 is Holborn Circus - 779143. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21J24 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need LOYDGB21J24 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21J24.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.