SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21319
BOFSGB21319 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21319 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 319 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Cardonald |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 319 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 BOFSGB21319?
The code BOFSGB21319 belongs to Glasgow Cardonald, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21319 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21319.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21319 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21319 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21319?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21319 points to Glasgow Cardonald. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21319 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.