SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z33
LOYDGB21Z33 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Z33 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Z33 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Canterbury - 302845 |
| City | Canterbury |
| 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.
- Z33 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 LOYDGB21Z33?
LOYDGB21Z33 identifies Private Banking Canterbury - 302845, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21Z33 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21Z33.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z33 stand for?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Z33 identifies the branch Private Banking Canterbury - 302845.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z33?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z33 points to Private Banking Canterbury - 302845. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21Z33 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.