SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21K73

LOYDGB21K73 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21K73

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21K73
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeK73
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchChurch St Blackburn - 777625
CityBlackburn
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
K73 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 BIC LOYDGB21K73?

The code LOYDGB21K73 belongs to Church St Blackburn - 777625, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21K73 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21K73 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21K73 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K73 identifies the branch Church St Blackburn - 777625.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21K73?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21K73 points to Church St Blackburn - 777625. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21K73.

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