SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21048
BOFSGB21048 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21048 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 048 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkintilloch |
| City | Kirkintilloch |
| 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.
- 048 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 BIC BOFSGB21048?
The code BOFSGB21048 belongs to Kirkintilloch, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21048?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21048 points to Kirkintilloch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21048.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21048 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21048 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGB21048 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21048.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.