SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21234
BOFSGB21234 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21234 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 234 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Credit Plan Centre |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 234 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21234?
BOFSGB21234 identifies Credit Plan Centre, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21234 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21234.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21234 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21234 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21234?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21234 points to Credit Plan Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21234.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.