SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z05

LOYDGB21Z05 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z05
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ05
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCcm Live and Usability (301887
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
Z05 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 uses SWIFT code LOYDGB21Z05?

LOYDGB21Z05 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ccm Live and Usability (301887, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21Z05 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LOYDGB21Z05 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z05 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Z05 identifies the branch Ccm Live and Usability (301887.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z05?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z05 points to Ccm Live and Usability (301887. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21Z05.

Do I need LOYDGB21Z05 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21Z05.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.