SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21145
BOFSGB21145 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Largs, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21145 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 145 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Largs (801711 |
| City | Largs |
| 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.
- 145 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21145?
BOFSGB21145 identifies Largs (801711, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Largs, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21145?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21145 is Largs (801711. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21145 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21145 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21145 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21145 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 145 identifies the branch Largs (801711.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.