SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21216
BOFSGB21216 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Royal Mile - 800224 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 216 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21216?
BOFSGB21216 identifies Edinburgh Royal Mile - 800224, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21216 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21216 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21216?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21216 is Edinburgh Royal Mile - 800224. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21216 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21216 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21216.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.