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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W53

LOYDGB21W53 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21W53

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21W53
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeW53
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchEastgate St Gloucester - 772709
CityGloucester
CountryUnited 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.
W53 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21W53?

LOYDGB21W53 identifies Eastgate St Gloucester - 772709, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21W53 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21W53 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need LOYDGB21W53 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21W53.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21W53 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 W53 identifies the department Eastgate St Gloucester - 772709.

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