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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21119

BOFSGB21119 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21119

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21119
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code119
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchFinancial Solutions (802178
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
119 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21119?

BOFSGB21119 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Financial Solutions (802178, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21119 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21119 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21119?

BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21119 points to Financial Solutions (802178. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21119 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGB21119 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21119.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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