SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21162
BOFSGB21162 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kelso |
| City | Kelso |
| Country | United 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.
- 162 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 BOFSGB21162?
The code BOFSGB21162 belongs to Kelso, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kelso, 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21162 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21162 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21162 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21162.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21162?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21162 points to Kelso. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21162.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.