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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L74

LOYDGB21L74 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21L74

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21L74
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeL74
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchLondon Chaps - 778729
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
L74 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 LOYDGB21L74?

The code LOYDGB21L74 belongs to London Chaps - 778729, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need LOYDGB21L74 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21L74.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L74?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L74 points to London Chaps - 778729. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21L74.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21L74 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 L74 is the code of the branch London Chaps - 778729.

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