SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21093

BOFSGB21093 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21093

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21093
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code093
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchMotherwell Brandon Street
CityMotherwell
CountryUnited 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.
093 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21093?

BOFSGB21093 identifies Motherwell Brandon Street, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BOFSGB21093 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21093.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21093 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 093 identifies the branch Motherwell Brandon Street.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21093 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21093 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.