SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21144
BOFSGB21144 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lesmahagow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21144 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 144 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lesmahagow |
| City | Lesmahagow |
| 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.
- 144 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
What bank uses BIC BOFSGB21144?
BOFSGB21144 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lesmahagow, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lesmahagow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21144 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 144 is the code of the department Lesmahagow.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21144 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21144 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21144 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21144.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.