SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21060
BOFSGB21060 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21060 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 060 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Greenock |
| City | Greenock |
| 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.
- 060 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21060?
BOFSGB21060 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Greenock, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21060?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21060 points to Greenock. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21060 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21060 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 060 is the code of the branch Greenock.
Do I need BOFSGB21060 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. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21060.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.