SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J96
LOYDGB21J96 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21J96 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | J96 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sittingbourne - 779530 |
| City | Sittingbourne |
| Country | United 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.
- J96 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21J96?
LOYDGB21J96 identifies Sittingbourne - 779530, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of LOYDGB21J96 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J96 is the code of the branch Sittingbourne - 779530.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21J96 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21J96 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21J96?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21J96 points to Sittingbourne - 779530. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21J96 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.