SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21L99
LOYDGB21L99 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21L99 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | L99 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Consumer Debt Recovery - 772850 |
| City | Brighton |
| 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.
- L99 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 BIC LOYDGB21L99?
The code LOYDGB21L99 belongs to Consumer Debt Recovery - 772850, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21L99 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21L99 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21L99?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21L99 points to Consumer Debt Recovery - 772850. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21L99.
What does each part of LOYDGB21L99 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L99 is the code of the branch Consumer Debt Recovery - 772850.
Do I need LOYDGB21L99 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21L99.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.