SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P31
LOYDGB21P31 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21P31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | P31 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birkenhead - 771718 |
| City | Birkenhead |
| 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.
- P31 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P31?
LOYDGB21P31 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birkenhead - 771718, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21P31 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21P31 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need LOYDGB21P31 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 LOYDGB21P31.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P31?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21P31 is Birkenhead - 771718. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21P31 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.