SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L78
LOYDGB21L78 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21L78 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | L78 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham Sc 11 - 778141 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- L78 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/BIC code LOYDGB21L78?
LOYDGB21L78 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birmingham Sc 11 - 778141, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21L78 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21L78 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L78?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L78 points to Birmingham Sc 11 - 778141. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21L78.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have 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.
What does each part of LOYDGB21L78 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L78 identifies the department Birmingham Sc 11 - 778141.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.