SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21022
BOFSGB21022 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Turriff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Turriff |
| City | Turriff |
| 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.
- 022 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 code BOFSGB21022?
BOFSGB21022 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Turriff, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Turriff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21022?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21022 is Turriff. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21022 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21022 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 022 is the code of the department Turriff.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGB21022 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21022.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.