SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21020
BOFSGB21020 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Wick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wick |
| City | Wick |
| 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.
- 020 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21020?
BOFSGB21020 identifies Wick, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Wick, 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21020?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21020 is Wick. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21020 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21020 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 020 identifies the department Wick.
Do I need BOFSGB21020 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21020.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.