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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21186

BOFSGB21186 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Thornhill, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21186

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21186
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code186
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchThornhill Dumfriesshire
CityThornhill
CountryUnited 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.
186 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21186?

BOFSGB21186 identifies Thornhill Dumfriesshire, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Thornhill, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGB21186 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21186.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of BOFSGB21186 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 186 identifies the branch Thornhill Dumfriesshire.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21186 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21186 with the recipient before sending.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.