SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21268
BOFSGB21268 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21268 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 268 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Tilney and Co Branch (122186 |
| 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.
- 268 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 BIC BOFSGB21268?
BOFSGB21268 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tilney and Co Branch (122186, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21268 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21268.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21268 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21268 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21268?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21268 is Tilney and Co Branch (122186. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21268.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.