SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21208
BOFSGB21208 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21208 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 208 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Centrebank Empire Branch Bureau Accounts |
| 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.
- 208 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21208?
BOFSGB21208 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centrebank Empire Branch Bureau Accounts, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21208 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21208 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGB21208 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 208 identifies the branch Centrebank Empire Branch Bureau Accounts.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21208?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21208 is Centrebank Empire Branch Bureau Accounts. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21208 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.