SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21289
BOFSGB21289 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21289 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 289 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Elgin High St - 800666 |
| City | Elgin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 289 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 code BOFSGB21289?
The code BOFSGB21289 belongs to Elgin High St - 800666, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21289 to send euros 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 BOFSGB21289.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21289 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21289 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21289 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 289 is the code of the branch Elgin High St - 800666.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.