SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W50
LOYDGB21W50 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21W50 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | W50 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Cheltenham - 772706 |
| City | Cheltenham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank 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.
- W50 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 code LOYDGB21W50?
LOYDGB21W50 is the SWIFT/BIC code of High Street Cheltenham - 772706, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21W50 mean?
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 W50 is the code of the branch High Street Cheltenham - 772706.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21W50 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21W50 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21W50 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21W50.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.