SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21036
BOFSGB21036 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Coldstream, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21036 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 036 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Coldstream |
| City | Coldstream |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 036 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21036?
BOFSGB21036 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Coldstream, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Coldstream, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21036?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21036 is Coldstream. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21036.
What does each part of BOFSGB21036 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 036 is the code of the branch Coldstream.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21036 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21036 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.