SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21136
BOFSGB21136 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21136 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 136 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | St Andrew Square (Caledonian |
| 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.
- 136 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21136?
The code BOFSGB21136 belongs to St Andrew Square (Caledonian, a unit 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 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21136 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21136.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21136 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 136 is the code of the department St Andrew Square (Caledonian.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21136?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21136 points to St Andrew Square (Caledonian. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21136 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.