SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L22

LOYDGB21L22 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21L22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21L22
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeL22
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchHillsboroigh Sheffield - 777407
CitySheffield
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
L22 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21L22?

The code LOYDGB21L22 belongs to Hillsboroigh Sheffield - 777407, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L22?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L22 is Hillsboroigh Sheffield - 777407. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21L22 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21L22 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21L22.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 does each part of LOYDGB21L22 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L22 is the code of the branch Hillsboroigh Sheffield - 777407.

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