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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21041

BOFSGB21041 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21041

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21041
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code041
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchAberdeen Upperkirkgate - 801215
CityAberdeen
CountryUnited 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.
041 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21041?

BOFSGB21041 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 801215, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21041?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21041 is Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 801215. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21041 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21041 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 041 identifies the branch Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 801215.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.