SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21098
BOFSGB21098 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21098 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 098 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Business Visa Card - 802046 |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 098 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21098?
The code BOFSGB21098 belongs to Business Visa Card - 802046, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21098?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21098 is Business Visa Card - 802046. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21098 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
What does each part of BOFSGB21098 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 098 is the code of the branch Business Visa Card - 802046.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21098 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21098 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.