SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L91

LOYDGB21L91 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21L91

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21L91
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeL91
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBirmingham Chaps
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited 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.
L91 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21L91?

LOYDGB21L91 identifies Birmingham Chaps, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more 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 LOYDGB21L91?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L91 points to Birmingham Chaps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21L91 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21L91 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21L91 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need LOYDGB21L91 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21L91.

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