SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W30

LOYDGB21W30 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21W30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21W30
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeW30
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCroydon Central - 773008
CityCroydon
CountryUnited 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.
W30 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21W30?

The code LOYDGB21W30 belongs to Croydon Central - 773008, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21W30 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21W30 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21W30 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21W30.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21W30?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21W30 is Croydon Central - 773008. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21W30 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21W30 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W30 identifies the branch Croydon Central - 773008.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.