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SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z78

LOYDGB21Z78 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z78

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z78
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ78
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchMortgage Unit - 301670
CityScunthorpe
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Z78 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z78?

LOYDGB21Z78 identifies Mortgage Unit - 301670, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z78 stand for?

LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Z78 identifies the branch Mortgage Unit - 301670.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21Z78 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21Z78 with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z78?

LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z78 is Mortgage Unit - 301670. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21Z78 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LOYDGB21Z78 for a euro transfer 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 LOYDGB21Z78.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.