SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21242
BOFSGB21242 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Norwich |
| City | Norwich |
| 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.
- 242 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/BIC code BOFSGB21242?
BOFSGB21242 identifies Norwich, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21242 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21242 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21242?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21242 is Norwich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21242 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21242 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 242 identifies the department Norwich.
Do I need BOFSGB21242 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 BOFSGB21242.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.