SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21187
BOFSGB21187 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stranraer, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21187 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 187 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stranraer George Street (801893 |
| City | Stranraer |
| 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.
- 187 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 code BOFSGB21187?
BOFSGB21187 identifies Stranraer George Street (801893, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stranraer, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21187 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21187 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21187?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21187 is Stranraer George Street (801893. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21187 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21187 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 187 identifies the department Stranraer George Street (801893.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.