SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21147
BOFSGB21147 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lanark, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21147 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 147 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lanark Bloomgate (801702 |
| City | Lanark |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 147 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21147?
BOFSGB21147 identifies Lanark Bloomgate (801702, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lanark, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21147 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 147 is the code of the branch Lanark Bloomgate (801702.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21147 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21147 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21147 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21147.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.