SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21276
BOFSGB21276 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21276 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 276 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edin Royal Mile - 121639 |
| 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.
- 276 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 BIC BOFSGB21276?
The code BOFSGB21276 belongs to Edin Royal Mile - 121639, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21276 stand for?
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 276 identifies the branch Edin Royal Mile - 121639.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21276?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21276 points to Edin Royal Mile - 121639. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21276.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21276 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21276 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.