SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J59
LOYDGB21J59 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21J59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | J59 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham Rd Sutton Coldfield - 778577 |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- J59 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J59?
The code LOYDGB21J59 belongs to Birmingham Rd Sutton Coldfield - 778577, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of LOYDGB21J59 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J59 identifies the branch Birmingham Rd Sutton Coldfield - 778577.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J59?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J59 is Birmingham Rd Sutton Coldfield - 778577. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21J59 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21J59 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21J59.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.