SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z11
LOYDGB21Z11 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Z11 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Z11 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Recoveries Commercial Banking - 301679 |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United 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.
- Z11 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 uses BIC LOYDGB21Z11?
LOYDGB21Z11 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Recoveries Commercial Banking - 301679, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LOYDGB21Z11 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 Z11 identifies the branch Recoveries Commercial Banking - 301679.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z11?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z11 is Recoveries Commercial Banking - 301679. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21Z11.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21Z11 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. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21Z11.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.