SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y83
LOYDGB21Y83 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y83 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y83 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Church Street Liverpool - 776120 |
| City | Liverpool |
| 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.
- Y83 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 LOYDGB21Y83?
LOYDGB21Y83 identifies Church Street Liverpool - 776120, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Y83 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y83 identifies the department Church Street Liverpool - 776120.
Do I need LOYDGB21Y83 for a euro transfer 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 LOYDGB21Y83.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Y83?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Y83 points to Church Street Liverpool - 776120. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21Y83.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21Y83 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21Y83 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.