SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21280
BOFSGB21280 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21280 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 280 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Share Centre (122137 |
| 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.
- 280 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 code BOFSGB21280?
BOFSGB21280 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Share Centre (122137, a branch or department 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 BOFSGB21280?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21280 points to Share Centre (122137. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21280 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21280 mean?
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 280 is the code of the branch Share Centre (122137.
Do I need BOFSGB21280 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21280.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21280 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21280 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.