SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21290
BOFSGB21290 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Forres, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21290 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 290 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Forres |
| City | Forres |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 290 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 branch uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21290?
BOFSGB21290 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Forres, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Forres, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB21290 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 290 is the code of the department Forres.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21290 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21290.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21290?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21290 points to Forres. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21290 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21290 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21290 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.