SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21275
BOFSGB21275 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21275 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 275 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edin Royal Mile - 121735 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 275 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 BOFSGB21275?
The code BOFSGB21275 belongs to Edin Royal Mile - 121735, 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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21275 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21275 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21275 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 275 identifies the department Edin Royal Mile - 121735.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21275?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21275 is Edin Royal Mile - 121735. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21275.
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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.