SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21012
BOFSGB21012 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh St Andrew Square |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 012 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 BIC BOFSGB21012?
BOFSGB21012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh St Andrew Square, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21012?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21012 points to Edinburgh St Andrew Square. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21012.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21012 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21012 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21012 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 012 identifies the department Edinburgh St Andrew Square.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.