SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21072
BOFSGB21072 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21072 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 072 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Port Glasgow - 800943 |
| City | Port Glasgow |
| 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.
- 072 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 BIC BOFSGB21072?
BOFSGB21072 identifies Port Glasgow - 800943, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21072 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21072.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21072 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21072 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21072?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21072 is Port Glasgow - 800943. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21072.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.