SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z34
LOYDGB21Z34 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Gatwick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Z34 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Z34 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gatwick Private Banking - 302859 |
| City | Gatwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- Z34 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 LOYDGB21Z34?
LOYDGB21Z34 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gatwick Private Banking - 302859, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Gatwick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z34?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z34 is Gatwick Private Banking - 302859. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21Z34 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LOYDGB21Z34 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21Z34.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.