SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y50
LOYDGB21Y50 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Andover, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y50 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y50 |
| Bank | Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) |
| Branch | C and G (305937 |
| City | Andover |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland 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.
- Y50 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 LOYDGB21Y50?
LOYDGB21Y50 identifies C and G (305937, part of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Andover, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Y50 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y50 is the code of the department C and G (305937.
Do I need LOYDGB21Y50 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. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21Y50.
How long does a transfer to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21Y50 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21Y50 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.