SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21167
BOFSGB21167 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21167 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 167 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Head Office Chief Accountants Dept |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 167 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21167?
The code BOFSGB21167 belongs to Head Office Chief Accountants Dept, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21167 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21167.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21167 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21167 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21167?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21167 is Head Office Chief Accountants Dept. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21167 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.