SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P42
LOYDGB21P42 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21P42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | P42 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newton Heath Manchester - 771916 |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- P42 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 BIC LOYDGB21P42?
LOYDGB21P42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newton Heath Manchester - 771916, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need LOYDGB21P42 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21P42.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P42?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21P42 is Newton Heath Manchester - 771916. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21P42 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.