SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J68
LOYDGB21J68 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21J68 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | J68 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ward End Birmingham - 778565 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United 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.
- J68 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21J68?
The code LOYDGB21J68 belongs to Ward End Birmingham - 778565, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21J68 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21J68 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J68?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J68 is Ward End Birmingham - 778565. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21J68 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21J68 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21J68.
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 2–4 business days.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.