SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z26
LOYDGB21Z26 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Z26 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Z26 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking St Albans - 302842 |
| City | St. Albans |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- Z26 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 bank uses BIC LOYDGB21Z26?
The code LOYDGB21Z26 belongs to Private Banking St Albans - 302842, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z26?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z26 is Private Banking St Albans - 302842. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21Z26 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21Z26 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21Z26 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z26 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Z26 is the code of the branch Private Banking St Albans - 302842.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.