SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21090
BOFSGB21090 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21090 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 090 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Paisley South |
| City | Paisley |
| 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.
- 090 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 code BOFSGB21090?
BOFSGB21090 identifies Paisley South, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB21090 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 090 identifies the branch Paisley South.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21090 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21090 with the recipient before sending.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21090 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21090.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.