SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21083
BOFSGB21083 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21083 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 083 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Paisley The Cross (800932 |
| City | Paisley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 083 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21083?
BOFSGB21083 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paisley The Cross (800932, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21083?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21083 is Paisley The Cross (800932. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21083 if the recipient asks for it.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21083 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21083.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.