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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21096

BOFSGB21096 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21096

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21096
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code096
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchFinancial Solutions (802060
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
096 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21096?

BOFSGB21096 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Financial Solutions (802060, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB21096 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21096.

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

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

What do the letters in BOFSGB21096 mean?

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 096 is the code of the department Financial Solutions (802060.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21096 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21096 with the recipient before you confirm.

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