SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z85

LOYDGB21Z85 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

LOYDGB21Z85

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOYDGB21Z85
8-character codeLOYDGB21
Branch codeZ85
BankLloyds Bank PLC
BranchCcm Cats e and W Brch - 776129
CityBristol
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.
Z85 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 code LOYDGB21Z85?

LOYDGB21Z85 identifies Ccm Cats e and W Brch - 776129, a unit of Lloyds Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use LOYDGB21Z85 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21Z85 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Lloyds Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of LOYDGB21Z85 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 Z85 is the code of the department Ccm Cats e and W Brch - 776129.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z85?

LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z85 is Ccm Cats e and W Brch - 776129. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21Z85.

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