SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y18
LOYDGB21Y18 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y18 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Canterbury - 301874 |
| City | Canterbury |
| 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.
- Y18 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y18?
The code LOYDGB21Y18 belongs to Canterbury - 301874, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21Y18 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21Y18.
What does each part of LOYDGB21Y18 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y18 identifies the department Canterbury - 301874.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Y18?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Y18 is Canterbury - 301874. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21Y18 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.