SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21149
BOFSGB21149 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21149 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 149 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Galashiels Channel St - 801791 |
| City | Galashiels |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 149 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 BOFSGB21149?
The code BOFSGB21149 belongs to Galashiels Channel St - 801791, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21149?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21149 is Galashiels Channel St - 801791. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21149 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21149 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 149 identifies the department Galashiels Channel St - 801791.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21149 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21149.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. 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.