SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21133
BOFSGB21133 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21133 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 133 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | B of S Stewart Ivory Branch |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 133 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 BOFSGB21133?
BOFSGB21133 identifies B of S Stewart Ivory Branch, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need BOFSGB21133 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. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21133.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21133?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21133 points to B of S Stewart Ivory Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21133 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.