SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21100
BOFSGB21100 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Visa Centre Bank Group - 802044 |
| 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.
- 100 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 BIC BOFSGB21100?
The code BOFSGB21100 belongs to Visa Centre Bank Group - 802044, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21100 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21100 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21100 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 100 identifies the department Visa Centre Bank Group - 802044.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21100?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21100 is Visa Centre Bank Group - 802044. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21100.
Do I need BOFSGB21100 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 BOFSGB21100.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.