SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21335
BOFSGB21335 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberlour, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21335 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 335 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberlour Banffshire |
| City | Aberlour |
| 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.
- 335 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 BIC BOFSGB21335?
BOFSGB21335 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aberlour Banffshire, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberlour, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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 BOFSGB21335 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21335.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21335?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21335 points to Aberlour Banffshire. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21335 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21335 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 335 is the code of the department Aberlour Banffshire.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.