SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21089
BOFSGB21089 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21089 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 089 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Milngavie Station Road (800898 |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 089 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 BIC BOFSGB21089?
BOFSGB21089 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Milngavie Station Road (800898, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21089?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21089 points to Milngavie Station Road (800898. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21089.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21089 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21089 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21089 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 089 identifies the branch Milngavie Station Road (800898.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.