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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L48

LOYDGB21L48 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21L48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21L48
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeL48
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchErdington - 778516
CityBirmingham
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.
L48 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 LOYDGB21L48?

LOYDGB21L48 identifies Erdington - 778516, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L48?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L48 points to Erdington - 778516. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21L48 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21L48 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 L48 is the code of the department Erdington - 778516.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% 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 LOYDGB21L48 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21L48 with the recipient before sending.

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