SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21266
BOFSGB21266 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21266 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 266 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Charles Schwab Europe (122182 |
| 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.
- 266 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 BOFSGB21266?
BOFSGB21266 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Charles Schwab Europe (122182, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21266?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21266 points to Charles Schwab Europe (122182. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21266 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21266 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 266 is the code of the department Charles Schwab Europe (122182.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21266 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21266 with the recipient before sending.
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.
Do I need BOFSGB21266 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21266.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.