SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21270
BOFSGB21270 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21270 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 270 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kingston Smith Branch (122184 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 270 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21270?
BOFSGB21270 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kingston Smith Branch (122184, 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21270?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21270 points to Kingston Smith Branch (122184. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21270 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGB21270 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 270 identifies the department Kingston Smith Branch (122184.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21270 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21270 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
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. 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.