SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21129
BOFSGB21129 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21129 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 129 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Perth Perth (809128 |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- 129 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21129?
BOFSGB21129 identifies Perth Perth (809128, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21129?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21129 points to Perth Perth (809128. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21129 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21129 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 129 is the code of the branch Perth Perth (809128.
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 transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21129 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21129 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.