SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21025
BOFSGB21025 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Duns, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21025 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 025 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Duns |
| City | Duns |
| 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.
- 025 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 BOFSGB21025?
BOFSGB21025 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Duns, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Duns, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21025?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21025 points to Duns. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21025 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21025 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21025 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21025 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 025 is the code of the department Duns.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.