SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21148
BOFSGB21148 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Linlithgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21148 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 148 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Linlithgow |
| City | Linlithgow |
| 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.
- 148 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21148?
BOFSGB21148 identifies Linlithgow, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Linlithgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21148 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21148 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21148 stand for?
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 148 is the code of the branch Linlithgow.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21148?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21148 is Linlithgow. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21148 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.