SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21211
BOFSGB21211 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21211 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 211 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking London (124956 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 211 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21211?
BOFSGB21211 identifies Private Banking London (124956, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21211 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 211 identifies the department Private Banking London (124956.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21211 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21211 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21211?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21211 is Private Banking London (124956. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21211 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.