SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L83
LOYDGB21L83 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21L83 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | L83 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Gateshead - 778171 |
| City | Gateshead |
| 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.
- L83 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 BIC LOYDGB21L83?
The code LOYDGB21L83 belongs to Csc Gateshead - 778171, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent 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.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21L83 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21L83.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L83?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L83 is Csc Gateshead - 778171. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21L83 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.