SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z40

LOYDGB21Z40 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z40
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ40
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPrivate Banking Bristol - 302861
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Z40 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 LOYDGB21Z40?

The code LOYDGB21Z40 belongs to Private Banking Bristol - 302861, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Lloyds Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter LOYDGB21Z40 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LOYDGB21Z40 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z40?

LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z40 is Private Banking Bristol - 302861. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21Z40 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z40 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 Z40 is the code of the branch Private Banking Bristol - 302861.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.