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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W74

LOYDGB21W74 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Deeside, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21W74

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21W74
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeW74
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchShotton - 774813
CityDeeside
CountryUnited 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.
W74 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21W74?

LOYDGB21W74 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shotton - 774813, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Deeside, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of LOYDGB21W74 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W74 identifies the department Shotton - 774813.

What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21W74 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21W74 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21W74 to send euros 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 LOYDGB21W74.

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