SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21231
BOFSGB21231 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21231 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 231 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | M D Barnard Branch (122238 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 231 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 code BOFSGB21231?
BOFSGB21231 is the SWIFT/BIC code of M D Barnard Branch (122238, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21231 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21231.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21231 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21231 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21231?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21231 is M D Barnard Branch (122238. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21231 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.