SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21Z89
LOYDGB21Z89 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Fareham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21Z89 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | Z89 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Telephony-Solent Tsc (307686 |
| City | Fareham |
| Country | United 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.
- Z89 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 code LOYDGB21Z89?
LOYDGB21Z89 identifies Telephony-Solent Tsc (307686, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Fareham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21Z89 mean?
LOYD is the institution code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Z89 identifies the department Telephony-Solent Tsc (307686.
Do I need LOYDGB21Z89 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need LOYDGB21Z89.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21Z89?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21Z89 is Telephony-Solent Tsc (307686. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21Z89.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.