SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21011
BOFSGB21011 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Head Office - Syndications |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 011 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21011?
The code BOFSGB21011 belongs to Head Office - Syndications, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21011 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21011 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21011?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21011 is Head Office - Syndications. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21011 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21011 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 011 is the code of the department Head Office - Syndications.
Do I need BOFSGB21011 for a euro transfer 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 still need BOFSGB21011.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.