SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21115
BOFSGB21115 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21115 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 115 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Merchant Services Dunfermline |
| City | Dunfermline |
| 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.
- 115 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 BIC BOFSGB21115?
The code BOFSGB21115 belongs to Merchant Services Dunfermline, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21115 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21115.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21115?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21115 is Merchant Services Dunfermline. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21115.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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 BOFSGB21115 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 115 is the code of the branch Merchant Services Dunfermline.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.