SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P46
LOYDGB21P46 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21P46 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | P46 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Woolton Liverpool - 771740 |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- P46 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21P46?
The code LOYDGB21P46 belongs to Woolton Liverpool - 771740, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
Do I need LOYDGB21P46 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. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21P46.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21P46 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 P46 identifies the department Woolton Liverpool - 771740.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P46?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21P46 is Woolton Liverpool - 771740. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21P46 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.