SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K45
LOYDGB21K45 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21K45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | K45 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head Office-Finance (AG 1) - 779300 |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- K45 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K45?
The code LOYDGB21K45 belongs to Head Office-Finance (AG 1) - 779300, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21K45 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21K45.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21K45 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21K45 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more 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 do the letters in LOYDGB21K45 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 K45 is the code of the department Head Office-Finance (AG 1) - 779300.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.