SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21163
BOFSGB21163 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Johnstone |
| City | Johnstone |
| 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.
- 163 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21163?
The code BOFSGB21163 belongs to Johnstone, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21163 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21163 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21163 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 163 identifies the branch Johnstone.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21163?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21163 is Johnstone. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21163 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.