SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21283
BOFSGB21283 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21283 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 283 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 121946 |
| City | Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| 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.
- 283 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21283?
BOFSGB21283 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 121946, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21283 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21283.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21283 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21283 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21283?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21283 is Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 121946. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21283.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.