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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J89

LOYDGB21J89 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21J89

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21J89
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeJ89
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchAbove Bar St Southampton - 779504
CitySouthampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
J89 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 LOYDGB21J89?

LOYDGB21J89 identifies Above Bar St Southampton - 779504, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21J89 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J89 is the code of the department Above Bar St Southampton - 779504.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21J89 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21J89 with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21J89 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21J89.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J89?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J89 points to Above Bar St Southampton - 779504. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21J89.

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