SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N72
LOYDGB21N72 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21N72 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | N72 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chingford - 771323 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- N72 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N72?
LOYDGB21N72 identifies Chingford - 771323, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21N72 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21N72.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of LOYDGB21N72 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N72 identifies the branch Chingford - 771323.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N72?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N72 is Chingford - 771323. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21N72.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.