SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y12
LOYDGB21Y12 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y12 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newhall St Birmingham - 778588 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- Y12 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21Y12?
LOYDGB21Y12 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newhall St Birmingham - 778588, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21Y12 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21Y12.
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.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21Y12 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21Y12 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.