SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21292
BOFSGB21292 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Gairloch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21292 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 292 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wester Ross (800687 |
| City | Gairloch |
| 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.
- 292 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 BOFSGB21292?
BOFSGB21292 identifies Wester Ross (800687, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Gairloch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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 BOFSGB21292 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21292.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21292 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21292 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21292 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 292 is the code of the department Wester Ross (800687.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21292?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21292 is Wester Ross (800687. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21292 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.