SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21244
BOFSGB21244 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21244 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 244 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Exeter |
| City | Exeter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 244 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 BIC BOFSGB21244?
BOFSGB21244 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exeter, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21244 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21244.
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 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21244?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21244 points to Exeter. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21244 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21244 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 244 is the code of the branch Exeter.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.