SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21214
BOFSGB21214 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21214 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 214 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Dalry Road |
| 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.
- 214 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB21214?
The code BOFSGB21214 belongs to Edinburgh Dalry Road, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21214 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21214 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGB21214 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 214 identifies the department Edinburgh Dalry Road.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21214?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21214 is Edinburgh Dalry Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21214 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.