SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21203
BOFSGB21203 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21203 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 203 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Western Isles (804862 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 203 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21203?
BOFSGB21203 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Western Isles (804862, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21203 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21203.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21203 stand for?
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 203 identifies the department Western Isles (804862.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21203 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21203 with the recipient before you confirm.
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.