SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21222
BOFSGB21222 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21222 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 222 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Greenside |
| 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.
- 222 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 BIC BOFSGB21222?
The code BOFSGB21222 belongs to Edinburgh Greenside, a branch or department 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 do the letters in BOFSGB21222 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 222 identifies the branch Edinburgh Greenside.
Do I need BOFSGB21222 to send euros 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 BOFSGB21222.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21222 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21222 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.