SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J64

LOYDGB21J64 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J64

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J64
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ64
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCheapside - 779102
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
J64 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 LOYDGB21J64?

LOYDGB21J64 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheapside - 779102, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other 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 does each part of LOYDGB21J64 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J64 identifies the department Cheapside - 779102.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J64?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J64 is Cheapside - 779102. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21J64 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21J64 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21J64.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.