SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21021
BOFSGB21021 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Uddingston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Uddingston |
| City | Uddingston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 021 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21021?
The code BOFSGB21021 belongs to Uddingston, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Uddingston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21021?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21021 points to Uddingston. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21021.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21021 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 021 is the code of the branch Uddingston.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21021 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21021.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.