SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21051
BOFSGB21051 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Keith, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Keith |
| City | Keith |
| 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.
- 051 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21051?
BOFSGB21051 identifies Keith, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Keith, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21051 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21051 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGB21051 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 051 identifies the branch Keith.
Do I need BOFSGB21051 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21051.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.