SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21255
BOFSGB21255 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edin Royal Mile - 120565 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 255 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21255?
BOFSGB21255 identifies Edin Royal Mile - 120565, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21255 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21255 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGB21255 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21255.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21255?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21255 points to Edin Royal Mile - 120565. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21255.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.