SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L55

LOYDGB21L55 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21L55

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21L55
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeL55
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchKitts Green Birmingham - 778527
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited 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.
L55 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L55?

LOYDGB21L55 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kitts Green Birmingham - 778527, 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.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need LOYDGB21L55 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21L55.

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.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L55?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L55 is Kitts Green Birmingham - 778527. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21L55.

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