SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21152
BOFSGB21152 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21152 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 152 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Montrose |
| City | Montrose |
| 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.
- 152 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21152?
BOFSGB21152 identifies Montrose, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21152 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21152.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21152?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21152 is Montrose. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21152 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.