SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21151
BOFSGB21151 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21151 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 151 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Musselburgh High Street (801768 |
| City | Musselburgh |
| 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.
- 151 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/BIC code BOFSGB21151?
BOFSGB21151 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Musselburgh High Street (801768, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21151?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21151 points to Musselburgh High Street (801768. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21151.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21151 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21151 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGB21151 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 151 is the code of the department Musselburgh High Street (801768.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.