SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K16
LOYDGB21K16 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21K16 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | K16 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Broadway Stratford - 779160 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- K16 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 LOYDGB21K16?
LOYDGB21K16 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Broadway Stratford - 779160, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21K16 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and K16 identifies the branch Broadway Stratford - 779160.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21K16 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 still need LOYDGB21K16.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21K16?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21K16 points to Broadway Stratford - 779160. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21K16 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.