SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W17
LOYDGB21W17 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Sunderland, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21W17 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | W17 |
| Bank | Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) |
| Branch | Athenaeum Street Sunderland - 772905 |
| City | Sunderland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- W17 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W17?
LOYDGB21W17 identifies Athenaeum Street Sunderland - 772905, part of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21W17 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21W17 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21W17 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W17 identifies the department Athenaeum Street Sunderland - 772905.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21W17?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), while LOYDGB21W17 points to Athenaeum Street Sunderland - 772905. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21W17.
Do I need LOYDGB21W17 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21W17.
How long does it take to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.