SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W85
LOYDGB21W85 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Knutsford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21W85 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | W85 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Knutsford - 774804 |
| City | Knutsford |
| 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.
- W85 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W85?
LOYDGB21W85 identifies Knutsford - 774804, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Knutsford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21W85 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21W85.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21W85 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 W85 identifies the branch Knutsford - 774804.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21W85 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21W85 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.