SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21016
BOFSGB21016 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stornoway |
| City | Stornoway |
| 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.
- 016 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21016?
BOFSGB21016 identifies Stornoway, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21016 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21016.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21016 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21016 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21016?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21016 points to Stornoway. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21016 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.