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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21159

BOFSGB21159 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21159

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21159
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code159
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchClarkston - 801506
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
159 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 BIC BOFSGB21159?

The code BOFSGB21159 belongs to Clarkston - 801506, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21159 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21159 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21159 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 159 identifies the department Clarkston - 801506.

Do I need BOFSGB21159 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21159.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21159?

BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21159 is Clarkston - 801506. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21159.

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