SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N90

LOYDGB21N90 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Sale, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21N90

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21N90
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeN90
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchSale - 771923
CitySale
CountryUnited 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.
N90 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 LOYDGB21N90?

LOYDGB21N90 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sale - 771923, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Sale, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N90?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N90 points to Sale - 771923. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21N90.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21N90 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N90 is the code of the department Sale - 771923.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have 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.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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