SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21315
BOFSGB21315 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21315 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 315 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Sauchiehall Street |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 315 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21315?
The code BOFSGB21315 belongs to Glasgow Sauchiehall Street, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21315 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 315 identifies the branch Glasgow Sauchiehall Street.
Do I need BOFSGB21315 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21315.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21315 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21315 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.