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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J36

LOYDGB21J36 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J36
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ36
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchNorth Finchley - 779136
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
J36 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 BIC LOYDGB21J36?

LOYDGB21J36 is the SWIFT/BIC code of North Finchley - 779136, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21J36 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21J36 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of LOYDGB21J36 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J36 identifies the department North Finchley - 779136.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21J36 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21J36.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J36?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J36 is North Finchley - 779136. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21J36 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.