SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21318
BOFSGB21318 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21318 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 318 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Partick (800765 |
| 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.
- 318 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21318?
BOFSGB21318 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Partick (800765, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21318?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21318 points to Glasgow Partick (800765. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21318 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21318 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21318 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 does each part of BOFSGB21318 stand for?
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 318 is the code of the branch Glasgow Partick (800765.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.