SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21099
BOFSGB21099 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21099 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 099 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Visa Settlement - 802045 |
| 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.
- 099 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 code BOFSGB21099?
The code BOFSGB21099 belongs to Visa Settlement - 802045, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21099 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21099.
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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21099?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21099 is Visa Settlement - 802045. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21099 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21099 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21099 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.