SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N31
LOYDGB21N31 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Wigston Magna, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21N31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | N31 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wigston Magna - 771521 |
| City | Wigston Magna |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- N31 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21N31?
The code LOYDGB21N31 belongs to Wigston Magna - 771521, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Wigston Magna, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N31?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N31 points to Wigston Magna - 771521. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21N31.
Do I need LOYDGB21N31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21N31.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of LOYDGB21N31 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N31 is the code of the department Wigston Magna - 771521.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.