SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21097
BOFSGB21097 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21097 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 097 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mastercard Affinity - 802047 |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 097 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21097?
The code BOFSGB21097 belongs to Mastercard Affinity - 802047, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21097?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21097 points to Mastercard Affinity - 802047. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21097 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21097 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21097 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGB21097 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21097.
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. Transfers 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.