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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z56

LOYDGB21Z56 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z56
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ56
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchBos Retail Term Loans - 302577
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
Z56 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z56?

LOYDGB21Z56 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bos Retail Term Loans - 302577, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21Z56 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21Z56 with the recipient before sending.

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 does each part of LOYDGB21Z56 mean?

LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Z56 is the code of the department Bos Retail Term Loans - 302577.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z56?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z56 is Bos Retail Term Loans - 302577. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LOYDGB21Z56 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.