SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y85

LOYDGB21Y85 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Y85

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Y85
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeY85
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchButtermarket Bury St Edmunds - 772813
CityBury St. Edmunds
CountryUnited 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.
Y85 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 is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21Y85?

LOYDGB21Y85 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Buttermarket Bury St Edmunds - 772813, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest 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.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21Y85 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 Y85 is the code of the branch Buttermarket Bury St Edmunds - 772813.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Y85?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Y85 is Buttermarket Bury St Edmunds - 772813. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21Y85 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21Y85 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21Y85 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.