SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21157
BOFSGB21157 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 157 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Johnstone (804755 |
| City | Johnstone |
| 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.
- 157 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 code BOFSGB21157?
The code BOFSGB21157 belongs to Johnstone (804755, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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 BOFSGB21157?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21157 is Johnstone (804755. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21157.
Do I need BOFSGB21157 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21157.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21157 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 157 is the code of the department Johnstone (804755.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.