SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21299
BOFSGB21299 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dalkeith, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21299 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 299 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dalkeith |
| City | Dalkeith |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 299 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21299?
BOFSGB21299 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dalkeith, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dalkeith, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21299?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21299 points to Dalkeith. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21299 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21299 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21299.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BOFSGB21299 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 299 identifies the branch Dalkeith.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.