SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21182
BOFSGB21182 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21182 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 182 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Polmont - 801826 |
| City | Falkirk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 182 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21182?
BOFSGB21182 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Polmont - 801826, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21182 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21182 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21182?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21182 points to Polmont - 801826. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21182 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21182 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 182 identifies the department Polmont - 801826.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.