SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21322
BOFSGB21322 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21322 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 322 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Girvan |
| City | Girvan |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 322 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21322?
The code BOFSGB21322 belongs to Girvan, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21322 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21322 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21322?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21322 is Girvan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21322.
Do I need BOFSGB21322 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21322.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.