SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21075
BOFSGB21075 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21075 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 075 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Peterhead |
| City | Peterhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 075 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21075?
BOFSGB21075 identifies Peterhead, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21075 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 075 identifies the branch Peterhead.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21075 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21075 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21075 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21075.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.