SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21076
BOFSGB21076 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Peebles, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21076 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 076 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Peebles |
| City | Peebles |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 076 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 BOFSGB21076?
BOFSGB21076 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peebles, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Peebles, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21076 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 076 is the code of the branch Peebles.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21076 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21076 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21076 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21076.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.