SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21120
BOFSGB21120 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21120 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 120 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Greenock Cathcart Street |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United 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.
- 120 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21120?
BOFSGB21120 identifies Greenock Cathcart Street, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21120?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21120 is Greenock Cathcart Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21120 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21120 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21120 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGB21120 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21120.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21120 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 120 is the code of the department Greenock Cathcart Street.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.