SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21305
BOFSGB21305 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21305 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 305 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dunfermline |
| City | Dunfermline |
| 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.
- 305 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21305?
BOFSGB21305 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dunfermline, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21305 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21305.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21305 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21305 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21305?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21305 is Dunfermline. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21305.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.