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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21108

BOFSGB21108 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21108

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21108
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code108
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchInsurance Services Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
108 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21108?

BOFSGB21108 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Insurance Services Edinburgh, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21108?

BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21108 points to Insurance Services Edinburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21108 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21108 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21108 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need BOFSGB21108 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21108.

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