SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N61
LOYDGB21N61 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21N61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | N61 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leeds City Centre - 771409 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- N61 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21N61?
The code LOYDGB21N61 belongs to Leeds City Centre - 771409, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N61?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N61 is Leeds City Centre - 771409. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21N61 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21N61 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21N61 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21N61 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. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21N61.
What does each part of LOYDGB21N61 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N61 is the code of the department Leeds City Centre - 771409.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.