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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W96

LOYDGB21W96 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Didcot, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21W96

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21W96
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeW96
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchDidcot - 774909
CityDidcot
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
W96 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 LOYDGB21W96?

LOYDGB21W96 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Didcot - 774909, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Didcot, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more 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.

How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21W96 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21W96.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21W96 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21W96 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21W96?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21W96 points to Didcot - 774909. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21W96 if the recipient asks for it.

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