SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N20
LOYDGB21N20 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21N20 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | N20 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Narborough Road Leicester - 771509 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- N20 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 BIC LOYDGB21N20?
LOYDGB21N20 identifies Narborough Road Leicester - 771509, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21N20 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21N20 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other 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.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N20?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N20 is Narborough Road Leicester - 771509. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21N20 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21N20 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N20 identifies the department Narborough Road Leicester - 771509.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.