SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z53
LOYDGB21Z53 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Z53 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Z53 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hbos Chaps Central Control - 301713 |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- Z53 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 SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z53?
LOYDGB21Z53 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hbos Chaps Central Control - 301713, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Lloyds Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 use LOYDGB21Z53 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21Z53 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z53 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 Z53 is the code of the branch Hbos Chaps Central Control - 301713.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21Z53 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21Z53.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.