SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y19
LOYDGB21Y19 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y19 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y19 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Payments-Bch Acct Services - 301875 |
| City | Gillingham |
| 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.
- Y19 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 bank uses BIC LOYDGB21Y19?
LOYDGB21Y19 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Payments-Bch Acct Services - 301875, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Y19?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Y19 is Payments-Bch Acct Services - 301875. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21Y19 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other 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.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Y19 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y19 is the code of the department Payments-Bch Acct Services - 301875.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21Y19 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21Y19 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.