SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21160
BOFSGB21160 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Grangemouth |
| City | Grangemouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 160 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21160?
BOFSGB21160 identifies Grangemouth, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB21160 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 160 is the code of the department Grangemouth.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21160 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21160 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21160 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21160.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.