SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21301
BOFSGB21301 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cumnock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21301 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 301 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cumnock |
| City | Cumnock |
| 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.
- 301 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21301?
The code BOFSGB21301 belongs to Cumnock, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cumnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21301 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 301 is the code of the branch Cumnock.
What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21301 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21301 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21301?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21301 is Cumnock. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21301 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.