SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21054
BOFSGB21054 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochcarron, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21054 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 054 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lochcarron (800884 |
| City | Lochcarron |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 054 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21054?
BOFSGB21054 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lochcarron (800884, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochcarron, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB21054 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 054 is the code of the department Lochcarron (800884.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21054 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21054 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21054 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21054.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.