SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21111
BOFSGB21111 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21111 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 111 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cards, Timeshare Centre No 2 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 111 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/BIC code BOFSGB21111?
BOFSGB21111 identifies Cards, Timeshare Centre No 2, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGB21111 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 111 identifies the department Cards, Timeshare Centre No 2.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21111?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21111 is Cards, Timeshare Centre No 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21111.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21111 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21111 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.