SWIFT/BIC code TSBSGB21162
TSBSGB21162 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TSBSGB21162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TSBSGB21 |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) |
| Branch | Govan Glasgow - 873705 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TSBS 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.
- 162 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 SWIFT/BIC code TSBSGB21162?
TSBSGB21162 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Govan Glasgow - 873705, a unit of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need TSBSGB21162 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need TSBSGB21162.
How long does a transfer to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use TSBSGB21 instead of TSBSGB21162?
TSBSGB21 is the head office of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), while TSBSGB21162 is Govan Glasgow - 873705. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TSBSGB21162.
What do the letters in TSBSGB21162 stand for?
TSBS is the bank code of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 162 identifies the department Govan Glasgow - 873705.
What happens if I use TSBSGB21162 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check TSBSGB21162 against the details from Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.