SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21155
BOFSGB21155 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Gourock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21155 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 155 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Gourock |
| City | Gourock |
| Country | United 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.
- 155 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21155?
The code BOFSGB21155 belongs to Gourock, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Gourock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB21155 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 155 identifies the branch Gourock.
Do I need BOFSGB21155 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21155.
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.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21155 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21155 with the recipient before sending.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. 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.