SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21018
BOFSGB21018 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Thurso, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Thurso |
| City | Thurso |
| 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.
- 018 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21018?
BOFSGB21018 identifies Thurso, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Thurso, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21018?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21018 is Thurso. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21018 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21018 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 018 is the code of the department Thurso.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21018 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21018 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.