SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21282
BOFSGB21282 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21282 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 282 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Money Market Accounts Centre |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 282 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21282?
BOFSGB21282 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Money Market Accounts Centre, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21282 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 282 identifies the department London Money Market Accounts Centre.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21282?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21282 points to London Money Market Accounts Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21282.
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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21282 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21282 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.