SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21179
BOFSGB21179 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Rothesay, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rothesay |
| City | Rothesay |
| 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.
- 179 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 BOFSGB21179?
BOFSGB21179 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rothesay, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Rothesay, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21179?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21179 points to Rothesay. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21179 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21179 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21179.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21179 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 179 identifies the branch Rothesay.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.