SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21023
BOFSGB21023 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Troon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Troon |
| City | Troon |
| 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.
- 023 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/BIC code BOFSGB21023?
BOFSGB21023 identifies Troon, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Troon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21023 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21023.
What does each part of BOFSGB21023 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 023 identifies the branch Troon.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21023?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21023 points to Troon. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21023 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21023 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21023 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.