SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N40

LOYDGB21N40 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Romford, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21N40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21N40
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeN40
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMarket Place Romford - 771307
CityRomford
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.
N40 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 LOYDGB21N40?

LOYDGB21N40 identifies Market Place Romford - 771307, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Romford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21N40 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21N40 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need LOYDGB21N40 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21N40.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N40?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N40 points to Market Place Romford - 771307. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21N40 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21N40 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N40 identifies the branch Market Place Romford - 771307.

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