SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21077
BOFSGB21077 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Portree, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21077 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 077 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Portree - 800947 |
| City | Portree |
| Country | United 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.
- 077 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 BIC BOFSGB21077?
BOFSGB21077 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portree - 800947, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Portree, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21077 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21077.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21077?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21077 points to Portree - 800947. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21077 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.