SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21137
BOFSGB21137 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21137 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 137 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Centrebank Affinities Branch |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 137 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 BOFSGB21137?
BOFSGB21137 identifies Centrebank Affinities Branch, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21137?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21137 is Centrebank Affinities Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21137 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21137 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 137 identifies the department Centrebank Affinities Branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BOFSGB21137 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21137.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.