SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21175
BOFSGB21175 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21175 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 175 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Unsecured Personal Loan (802009 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 175 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21175?
BOFSGB21175 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unsecured Personal Loan (802009, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21175?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21175 points to Unsecured Personal Loan (802009. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21175.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21175 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21175 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21175 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 175 identifies the department Unsecured Personal Loan (802009.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.