SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21057
BOFSGB21057 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Larkhall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21057 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 057 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Larkhall (800877 |
| City | Larkhall |
| Country | United 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.
- 057 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 BOFSGB21057?
BOFSGB21057 identifies Larkhall (800877, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Larkhall, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGB21057 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 057 is the code of the department Larkhall (800877.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21057 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21057 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21057?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21057 points to Larkhall (800877. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21057 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.