SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21307
BOFSGB21307 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dumbarton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21307 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 307 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dumbarton |
| City | Dumbarton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 307 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21307?
BOFSGB21307 identifies Dumbarton, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dumbarton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21307 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21307 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21307 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 307 is the code of the department Dumbarton.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21307 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21307.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.