SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J29

LOYDGB21J29 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Orpington, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J29

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J29
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ29
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchOrpington - 779148
CityOrpington
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
J29 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J29?

The code LOYDGB21J29 belongs to Orpington - 779148, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Orpington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21J29 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21J29 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add several percent 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.

What does each part of LOYDGB21J29 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J29 is the code of the branch Orpington - 779148.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J29?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J29 points to Orpington - 779148. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21J29 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.