SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21078
BOFSGB21078 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehaven, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21078 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 078 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stonehaven (800968 |
| City | Stonehaven |
| 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.
- 078 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21078?
BOFSGB21078 identifies Stonehaven (800968, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehaven, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21078?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21078 is Stonehaven (800968. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21078 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21078 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21078.
What does each part of BOFSGB21078 stand for?
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 078 identifies the department Stonehaven (800968.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.