SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21256
BOFSGB21256 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21256 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 256 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edin Royal Mile - 120895 |
| 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.
- 256 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 BOFSGB21256?
BOFSGB21256 identifies Edin Royal Mile - 120895, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21256 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21256 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21256 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21256.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21256?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21256 points to Edin Royal Mile - 120895. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21256 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21256 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 256 is the code of the branch Edin Royal Mile - 120895.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.