SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21121
BOFSGB21121 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21121 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 121 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow St Georges Cross (808388 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 121 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21121?
BOFSGB21121 identifies Glasgow St Georges Cross (808388, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21121 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21121 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21121 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21121.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21121?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21121 points to Glasgow St Georges Cross (808388. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21121 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.