SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21017
BOFSGB21017 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stonehouse |
| City | Stonehouse |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 017 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21017?
The code BOFSGB21017 belongs to Stonehouse, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21017?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21017 points to Stonehouse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21017 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21017 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 017 identifies the department Stonehouse.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21017 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21017 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.