SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J70

LOYDGB21J70 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J70

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J70
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ70
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWeoley Castle Birmingham - 778567
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.
J70 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J70?

The code LOYDGB21J70 belongs to Weoley Castle Birmingham - 778567, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of LOYDGB21J70 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J70 is the code of the branch Weoley Castle Birmingham - 778567.

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 happens if I use LOYDGB21J70 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21J70 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J70?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J70 is Weoley Castle Birmingham - 778567. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21J70 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks 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.

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