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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W88

LOYDGB21W88 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Hightown, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21W88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21W88
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeW88
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchSandbach - 774807
CityHightown
CountryUnited 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.
W88 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 LOYDGB21W88?

The code LOYDGB21W88 belongs to Sandbach - 774807, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Hightown, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21W88?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21W88 is Sandbach - 774807. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21W88.

Do I need LOYDGB21W88 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. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21W88.

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

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

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What does each part of LOYDGB21W88 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W88 identifies the department Sandbach - 774807.

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