SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y11
LOYDGB21Y11 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y11 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y11 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Broad Street Reading - 774932 |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United 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.
- Y11 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y11?
LOYDGB21Y11 identifies Broad Street Reading - 774932, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21Y11 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21Y11 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21Y11 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21Y11.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.