SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21226
BOFSGB21226 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21226 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 226 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fyshe Horton Finney (122237 |
| 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.
- 226 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21226?
The code BOFSGB21226 belongs to Fyshe Horton Finney (122237, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21226?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21226 points to Fyshe Horton Finney (122237. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21226.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21226 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21226 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21226 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 226 is the code of the branch Fyshe Horton Finney (122237.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.