SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21087
BOFSGB21087 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lockerbie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21087 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 087 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lockerbie |
| City | Lockerbie |
| 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.
- 087 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21087?
BOFSGB21087 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lockerbie, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lockerbie, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21087 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21087.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21087 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 087 identifies the department Lockerbie.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21087 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21087 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.