SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21165
BOFSGB21165 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21165 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 165 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hawick 7 High Street |
| City | Hawick |
| 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.
- 165 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21165?
BOFSGB21165 identifies Hawick 7 High Street, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21165 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 BOFSGB21165.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21165 stand for?
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 165 identifies the department Hawick 7 High Street.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21165 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21165 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.