SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21320
BOFSGB21320 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21320 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 320 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800714 |
| 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.
- 320 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 BOFSGB21320?
BOFSGB21320 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800714, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21320 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 320 is the code of the branch Glasgow 54 Sauchiehall Street (800714.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21320 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21320 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best 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.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGB21320 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21320.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.