SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21123
BOFSGB21123 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21123 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 123 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Charing Cross - 808333 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 123 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/BIC code BOFSGB21123?
BOFSGB21123 identifies Glasgow Charing Cross - 808333, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21123 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21123 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21123?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21123 is Glasgow Charing Cross - 808333. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21123.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 do the letters in BOFSGB21123 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 123 is the code of the branch Glasgow Charing Cross - 808333.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.