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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K17

LOYDGB21K17 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21K17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21K17
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeK17
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchLewisham - 779161
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
K17 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 code LOYDGB21K17?

LOYDGB21K17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lewisham - 779161, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21K17?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21K17 is Lewisham - 779161. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21K17 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What does each part of LOYDGB21K17 stand for?

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 K17 is the code of the department Lewisham - 779161.

Do I need LOYDGB21K17 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 LOYDGB21K17.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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