SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21150
BOFSGB21150 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21150 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 150 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newton Stewart |
| City | Newton Stewart |
| 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.
- 150 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 BIC BOFSGB21150?
BOFSGB21150 identifies Newton Stewart, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21150 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21150.
What does each part of BOFSGB21150 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 150 identifies the branch Newton Stewart.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21150 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21150 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.