SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21302
BOFSGB21302 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dornoch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21302 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 302 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dornoch |
| City | Dornoch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 302 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 BOFSGB21302?
BOFSGB21302 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dornoch, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dornoch, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21302 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 302 is the code of the department Dornoch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21302 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21302 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21302 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21302.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.