SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P03
LOYDGB21P03 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Blaydon-On-Tyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21P03 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | P03 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Blaydon-On-Tyne - 772012 |
| City | Blaydon-On-Tyne |
| 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.
- P03 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21P03?
LOYDGB21P03 identifies Blaydon-On-Tyne - 772012, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Blaydon-On-Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21P03 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21P03.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21P03 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P03 identifies the department Blaydon-On-Tyne - 772012.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P03?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21P03 points to Blaydon-On-Tyne - 772012. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21P03 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.