SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21126
BOFSGB21126 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21126 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 126 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Card Services Dunfermline - Capital One (Mastercard |
| City | Dunfermline |
| 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.
- 126 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21126?
BOFSGB21126 identifies Card Services Dunfermline - Capital One (Mastercard, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21126?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21126 points to Card Services Dunfermline - Capital One (Mastercard. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21126.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21126 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 126 is the code of the department Card Services Dunfermline - Capital One (Mastercard.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21126 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21126 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.