SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W99
LOYDGB21W99 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21W99 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | W99 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Queensmead Farnborough - 774912 |
| City | Farnborough |
| Country | United 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.
- W99 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21W99?
The code LOYDGB21W99 belongs to Queensmead Farnborough - 774912, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21W99 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. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21W99.
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.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21W99?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21W99 points to Queensmead Farnborough - 774912. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21W99 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of LOYDGB21W99 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 W99 identifies the branch Queensmead Farnborough - 774912.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.