SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21125
BOFSGB21125 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21125 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 125 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Inverness 9 High Street |
| City | Inverness |
| Country | United 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.
- 125 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 BIC BOFSGB21125?
The code BOFSGB21125 belongs to Inverness 9 High Street, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21125?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21125 is Inverness 9 High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21125.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21125 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 125 is the code of the department Inverness 9 High Street.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21125 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21125.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.