SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21P78
LOYDGB21P78 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Ripley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21P78 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | P78 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ripley - 770809 |
| City | Ripley |
| 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.
- P78 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 LOYDGB21P78?
LOYDGB21P78 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ripley - 770809, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Ripley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21P78 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P78 is the code of the department Ripley - 770809.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21P78 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 LOYDGB21P78.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21P78?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21P78 is Ripley - 770809. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21P78 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.