SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21033
BOFSGB21033 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Halfway |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 033 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
What bank uses BIC BOFSGB21033?
BOFSGB21033 identifies Glasgow Halfway, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21033 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 033 is the code of the department Glasgow Halfway.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21033?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21033 points to Glasgow Halfway. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21033 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21033 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21033 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGB21033 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21033.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.