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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21188

BOFSGB21188 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Shotts, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21188

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21188
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code188
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchShotts
CityShotts
CountryUnited 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.
188 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 branch uses BIC BOFSGB21188?

The code BOFSGB21188 belongs to Shotts, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Shotts, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21188 stand for?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 188 identifies the department Shotts.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21188?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21188 is Shotts. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21188 if the recipient asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21188 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21188 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need BOFSGB21188 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21188.

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