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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21056

BOFSGB21056 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21056

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21056
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code056
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchLivingston
CityLivingston
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
056 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 BOFSGB21056?

The code BOFSGB21056 belongs to Livingston, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB21056 for a euro transfer 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 still need BOFSGB21056.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21056 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21056 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21056?

BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21056 is Livingston. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21056 if the recipient asks for it.

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