SWIFT/BIC code TSBSGB21278
TSBSGB21278 belongs to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TSBSGB21278 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TSBSGB21 |
| Branch code | 278 |
| Bank | Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) |
| Branch | Paisley Business and Commercial - 302585 |
| City | Paisley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 278 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/BIC code TSBSGB21278?
The code TSBSGB21278 belongs to Paisley Business and Commercial - 302585, a unit of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC) in Paisley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need TSBSGB21278 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need TSBSGB21278.
Can I use TSBSGB21 instead of TSBSGB21278?
TSBSGB21 points to the main office of Tsb Bank PLC (Formerly Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC), while TSBSGB21278 points to Paisley Business and Commercial - 302585. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TSBSGB21278.
What happens if I use TSBSGB21278 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check TSBSGB21278 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of TSBSGB21278 mean?
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 location code and 278 identifies the branch Paisley Business and Commercial - 302585.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.