SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21046
BOFSGB21046 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Burnside, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Burnside |
| City | Burnside |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 046 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 code BOFSGB21046?
BOFSGB21046 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Burnside, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Burnside, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21046 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 046 is the code of the department Burnside.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21046 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21046 with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGB21046 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21046.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.