SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21240
BOFSGB21240 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Reading |
| City | Reading |
| 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.
- 240 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 BIC BOFSGB21240?
BOFSGB21240 identifies Reading, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent 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 does each part of BOFSGB21240 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 240 is the code of the department Reading.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21240?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21240 points to Reading. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21240 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
Do I need BOFSGB21240 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21240.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.