SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21274
BOFSGB21274 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21274 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 274 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edin Royal Mile - 121740 |
| 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.
- 274 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21274?
BOFSGB21274 identifies Edin Royal Mile - 121740, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21274 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21274 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21274 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21274.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21274?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21274 points to Edin Royal Mile - 121740. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21274.
What does each part of BOFSGB21274 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 274 is the code of the branch Edin Royal Mile - 121740.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.