SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y86
LOYDGB21Y86 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y86 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y86 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Parliamnet Street Nottingham - 773958 |
| City | Nottingham |
| 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.
- Y86 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 branch is behind BIC LOYDGB21Y86?
LOYDGB21Y86 identifies Parliamnet Street Nottingham - 773958, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LOYDGB21Y86 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y86 identifies the branch Parliamnet Street Nottingham - 773958.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21Y86 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21Y86.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Y86?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Y86 points to Parliamnet Street Nottingham - 773958. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21Y86 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.