SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21184
BOFSGB21184 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Sanquhar, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21184 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 184 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Sanquhar |
| City | Sanquhar |
| 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.
- 184 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21184?
BOFSGB21184 identifies Sanquhar, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Sanquhar, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 BOFSGB21184?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21184 points to Sanquhar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21184 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21184 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21184.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21184 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21184 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.