SWIFT/BIC code TSBSGB21249

TSBSGB21249 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

TSBSGB21249

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeTSBSGB21249
8-character codeTSBSGB21
Branch code249
BankTsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC)
BranchNewton Mearns - 873727
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
249 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 BIC TSBSGB21249?

TSBSGB21249 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newton Mearns - 873727, a unit of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC)?

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

How long does it take to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need TSBSGB21249 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need TSBSGB21249.

Can I use TSBSGB21 instead of TSBSGB21249?

TSBSGB21 is the main office of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), while TSBSGB21249 points to Newton Mearns - 873727. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TSBSGB21249.

What does each part of TSBSGB21249 stand for?

TSBS is the institution 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 249 is the code of the branch Newton Mearns - 873727.

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