SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21251
BOFSGB21251 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21251 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 251 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Nws Bank Pref Acc Centre - 120122 |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- 251 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/BIC code BOFSGB21251?
BOFSGB21251 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nws Bank Pref Acc Centre - 120122, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21251?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21251 is Nws Bank Pref Acc Centre - 120122. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21251.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21251 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 251 is the code of the department Nws Bank Pref Acc Centre - 120122.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21251 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21251 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.