SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21173
BOFSGB21173 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21173 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 173 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Centrebank Banking Direct Timeshare |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 173 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 BOFSGB21173?
The code BOFSGB21173 belongs to Centrebank Banking Direct Timeshare, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21173?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21173 points to Centrebank Banking Direct Timeshare. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21173.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BOFSGB21173 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 still need BOFSGB21173.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.