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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21055

BOFSGB21055 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lerwick, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21055

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21055
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code055
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchLerwick
CityLerwick
CountryUnited 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.
055 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 BIC BOFSGB21055?

BOFSGB21055 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lerwick, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lerwick, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21055 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21055 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21055?

BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21055 is Lerwick. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21055.

Do I need BOFSGB21055 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21055.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.