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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21013

BOFSGB21013 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Tarbert, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21013

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21013
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code013
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchTarbert (Harris) (800983
CityTarbert
CountryUnited 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.
013 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 BOFSGB21013?

BOFSGB21013 identifies Tarbert (Harris) (800983, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Tarbert, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21013 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21013 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Do I need BOFSGB21013 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21013.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21013?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21013 points to Tarbert (Harris) (800983. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21013.

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.