SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21001
BOFSGB21001 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Tollcross (801130 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS 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.
- 001 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21001?
BOFSGB21001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Tollcross (801130, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21001?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21001 points to Edinburgh Tollcross (801130. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21001.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGB21001 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the department Edinburgh Tollcross (801130.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.