SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21293
BOFSGB21293 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Fraserburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21293 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 293 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fraserburgh |
| City | Fraserburgh |
| 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.
- 293 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 BOFSGB21293?
BOFSGB21293 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fraserburgh, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Fraserburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21293 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 293 identifies the branch Fraserburgh.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21293?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21293 points to Fraserburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21293 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21293 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21293 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.