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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21068

BOFSGB21068 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21068

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21068
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code068
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchHamilton (800825
CityHamilton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
068 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 BOFSGB21068?

BOFSGB21068 identifies Hamilton (800825, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21068 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21068 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Do I need BOFSGB21068 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21068.

What does each part of BOFSGB21068 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 068 identifies the department Hamilton (800825.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21068?

BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21068 points to Hamilton (800825. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21068.

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