SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21J97
LOYDGB21J97 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21J97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | J97 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Week St Maidstone - 779531 |
| City | Maidstone |
| Country | United 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.
- J97 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/BIC code LOYDGB21J97?
LOYDGB21J97 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Week St Maidstone - 779531, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21J97 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21J97 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need LOYDGB21J97 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21J97.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more 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.
What does each part of LOYDGB21J97 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 J97 identifies the branch Week St Maidstone - 779531.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.