SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P22
LOYDGB21P22 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Prescot, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21P22 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | P22 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Prescot - 771731 |
| City | Prescot |
| 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.
- P22 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 SWIFT code LOYDGB21P22?
LOYDGB21P22 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Prescot - 771731, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Prescot, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21P22 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21P22.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21P22 stand for?
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 P22 is the code of the department Prescot - 771731.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P22?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21P22 is Prescot - 771731. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21P22.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.