SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21194
BOFSGB21194 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21194 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 194 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Centrebank Quilter Goodison Branch |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 194 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21194?
BOFSGB21194 identifies Centrebank Quilter Goodison Branch, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21194 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 194 is the code of the department Centrebank Quilter Goodison Branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21194 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21194 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.