SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L59
LOYDGB21L59 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21L59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | L59 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Acocks Green Brimingham - 778502 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United 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.
- L59 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21L59?
LOYDGB21L59 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Acocks Green Brimingham - 778502, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21L59 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21L59 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of LOYDGB21L59 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L59 identifies the department Acocks Green Brimingham - 778502.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L59?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L59 is Acocks Green Brimingham - 778502. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21L59 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.