SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L12
LOYDGB21L12 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21L12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | L12 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chapeltown Sheffield - 777416 |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- L12 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
What bank is behind BIC LOYDGB21L12?
LOYDGB21L12 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chapeltown Sheffield - 777416, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L12?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L12 is Chapeltown Sheffield - 777416. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21L12 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21L12 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L12 identifies the branch Chapeltown Sheffield - 777416.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need LOYDGB21L12 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 LOYDGB21L12.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.