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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21154

BOFSGB21154 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21154

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21154
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code154
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchKirkcaldy 114 High Street
CityKirkcaldy
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
154 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 BIC BOFSGB21154?

BOFSGB21154 identifies Kirkcaldy 114 High Street, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21154?

BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21154 points to Kirkcaldy 114 High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21154.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21154 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21154 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21154 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 154 identifies the department Kirkcaldy 114 High Street.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.