SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P36

LOYDGB21P36 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Manchester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21P36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21P36
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeP36
BankTsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC)
BranchCheetham Manchester - 771909
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland 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.
P36 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21P36?

LOYDGB21P36 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheetham Manchester - 771909, part of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21P36 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P36 is the code of the department Cheetham Manchester - 771909.

How long does a transfer to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21P36 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21P36 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need LOYDGB21P36 to send euros 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 do need LOYDGB21P36.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P36?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), while LOYDGB21P36 is Cheetham Manchester - 771909. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21P36.

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