SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21312
BOFSGB21312 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21312 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 312 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800748 |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 312 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 BOFSGB21312?
The code BOFSGB21312 belongs to Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800748, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21312?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21312 is Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800748. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21312 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21312 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 312 identifies the department Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800748.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21312 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21312 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.