SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21061
BOFSGB21061 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Grantown-On-Spey, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21061 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 061 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Grantown-On-Spey |
| City | Grantown-On-Spey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 061 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21061?
BOFSGB21061 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Grantown-On-Spey, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Grantown-On-Spey, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21061 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21061.
What does each part of BOFSGB21061 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 061 is the code of the branch Grantown-On-Spey.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21061?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21061 is Grantown-On-Spey. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21061 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.