SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J52

LOYDGB21J52 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J52
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ52
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchNorthfield - 778536
CityBirmingham
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.
J52 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 BIC LOYDGB21J52?

The code LOYDGB21J52 belongs to Northfield - 778536, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21J52 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J52 is the code of the department Northfield - 778536.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J52?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J52 points to Northfield - 778536. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21J52.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.