SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y91
LOYDGB21Y91 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Y91 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Y91 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tunbridge Wells - 772817 |
| City | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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.
- Y91 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Y91?
LOYDGB21Y91 identifies Tunbridge Wells - 772817, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Y91 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y91 identifies the department Tunbridge Wells - 772817.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21Y91 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21Y91 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Y91?
LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Y91 is Tunbridge Wells - 772817. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21Y91 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.