SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21296
BOFSGB21296 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in East Kilbride, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21296 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 296 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | East Kilbride 41 Princes Mall |
| City | East Kilbride |
| 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.
- 296 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21296?
BOFSGB21296 identifies East Kilbride 41 Princes Mall, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in East Kilbride, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21296?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21296 points to East Kilbride 41 Princes Mall. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21296.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21296 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21296 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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 – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21296 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 296 is the code of the department East Kilbride 41 Princes Mall.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.