SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21263
BOFSGB21263 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21263 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 263 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Brewin Dolphin LTD (122153 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 263 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21263?
BOFSGB21263 identifies Brewin Dolphin LTD (122153, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21263 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21263 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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 BOFSGB21263?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21263 is Brewin Dolphin LTD (122153. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21263 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21263 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 263 is the code of the branch Brewin Dolphin LTD (122153.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.