SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K30
LOYDGB21K30 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21K30 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | K30 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Watford - 779155 |
| City | Watford |
| 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.
- K30 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 BIC LOYDGB21K30?
The code LOYDGB21K30 belongs to Watford - 779155, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21K30?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21K30 is Watford - 779155. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21K30.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21K30 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21K30.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 LOYDGB21K30 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 K30 is the code of the branch Watford - 779155.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.