SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21337
BOFSGB21337 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21337 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 337 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen 201 Union St - 800521 |
| City | Aberdeen |
| 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.
- 337 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 BOFSGB21337?
BOFSGB21337 identifies Aberdeen 201 Union St - 800521, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21337 for a euro transfer 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 do need BOFSGB21337.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21337 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 337 is the code of the department Aberdeen 201 Union St - 800521.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.