SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21084
BOFSGB21084 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Mallaig, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21084 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 084 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mallaig |
| City | Mallaig |
| 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.
- 084 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/BIC code BOFSGB21084?
The code BOFSGB21084 belongs to Mallaig, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Mallaig, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21084 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 084 is the code of the branch Mallaig.
What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21084 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21084 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21084?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21084 points to Mallaig. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21084.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.