SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21295
BOFSGB21295 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Fortrose, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21295 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 295 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fortrose |
| City | Fortrose |
| 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.
- 295 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 bank uses BIC BOFSGB21295?
BOFSGB21295 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fortrose, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Fortrose, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21295 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21295.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21295?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21295 is Fortrose. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21295 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21295 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21295 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.