SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21028
BOFSGB21028 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21028 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 028 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dalmuir |
| City | Clydebank |
| 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.
- 028 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 code BOFSGB21028?
The code BOFSGB21028 belongs to Dalmuir, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21028 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21028 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21028?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21028 points to Dalmuir. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21028 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21028 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21028.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.