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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21071

BOFSGB21071 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochgelly, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21071

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21071
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code071
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchLochgelly
CityLochgelly
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.
071 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 BOFSGB21071?

BOFSGB21071 identifies Lochgelly, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochgelly, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21071 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21071 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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 BOFSGB21071?

BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21071 points to Lochgelly. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21071 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGB21071 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21071.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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