SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21294
BOFSGB21294 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21294 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 294 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fort William |
| City | Fort William |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 294 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 BOFSGB21294?
BOFSGB21294 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fort William, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21294 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21294 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21294?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21294 is Fort William. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21294.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21294 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21294.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.