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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21124

BOFSGB21124 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21124

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21124
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code124
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchDundee City (807331
CityDundee
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
124 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 BIC BOFSGB21124?

The code BOFSGB21124 belongs to Dundee City (807331, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21124 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21124 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21124 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 124 is the code of the department Dundee City (807331.

Do I need BOFSGB21124 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21124.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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