SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W04
LOYDGB21W04 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Washington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21W04 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | W04 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Galleries Washington - 772918 |
| City | Washington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- W04 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 LOYDGB21W04?
LOYDGB21W04 identifies Galleries Washington - 772918, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Washington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21W04?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21W04 is Galleries Washington - 772918. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21W04.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21W04 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W04 is the code of the department Galleries Washington - 772918.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
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 more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21W04 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21W04 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.