SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21291
BOFSGB21291 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21291 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 291 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Galashiels Channel St - 800688 |
| City | Galashiels |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 291 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21291?
BOFSGB21291 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Galashiels Channel St - 800688, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21291 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21291 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21291?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21291 points to Galashiels Channel St - 800688. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21291 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21291 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 291 identifies the branch Galashiels Channel St - 800688.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.