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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z57

LOYDGB21Z57 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z57
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ57
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchPrivate Lending Centre - 301818
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
Z57 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 is behind BIC LOYDGB21Z57?

The code LOYDGB21Z57 belongs to Private Lending Centre - 301818, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z57 mean?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Z57 is the code of the branch Private Lending Centre - 301818.

How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LOYDGB21Z57 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21Z57.

Does Lloyds Bank PLC have other 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.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z57?

LOYDGB21 points to the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z57 points to Private Lending Centre - 301818. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LOYDGB21Z57 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.