SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21006
BOFSGB21006 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Central Recovery Management |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 006 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 BOFSGB21006?
BOFSGB21006 identifies Central Recovery Management, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21006?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21006 is Central Recovery Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21006 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21006 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 006 is the code of the branch Central Recovery Management.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21006 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21006 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.