SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z22

LOYDGB21Z22 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z22
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ22
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPrivate Banking Bournemouth - 302853
CityBournemouth
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.
Z22 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 code LOYDGB21Z22?

The code LOYDGB21Z22 belongs to Private Banking Bournemouth - 302853, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21Z22 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21Z22 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of LOYDGB21Z22 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Z22 is the code of the department Private Banking Bournemouth - 302853.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21Z22 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need LOYDGB21Z22.

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