SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21169
BOFSGB21169 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21169 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 169 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Financial Solutions (801993 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 169 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 BIC BOFSGB21169?
BOFSGB21169 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Financial Solutions (801993, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21169?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21169 is Financial Solutions (801993. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21169 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21169 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21169 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BOFSGB21169 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21169.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.