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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K09

LOYDGB21K09 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21K09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21K09
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeK09
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchWatford - 779525
CityWatford
CountryUnited 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.
K09 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 LOYDGB21K09?

LOYDGB21K09 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Watford - 779525, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21K09 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and K09 is the code of the branch Watford - 779525.

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.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21K09?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21K09 points to Watford - 779525. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21K09 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21K09 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21K09.

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