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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21241

BOFSGB21241 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21241

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21241
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code241
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchEdin Royal Mile - 120926
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
241 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21241?

The code BOFSGB21241 belongs to Edin Royal Mile - 120926, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB21241 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21241.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21241?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21241 is Edin Royal Mile - 120926. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21241.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21241 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21241 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BOFSGB21241 stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 241 identifies the branch Edin Royal Mile - 120926.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.