SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21339
BOFSGB21339 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Ballater, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21339 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 339 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ballater (800551 |
| City | Ballater |
| 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.
- 339 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 code BOFSGB21339?
The code BOFSGB21339 belongs to Ballater (800551, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Ballater, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21339 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 339 is the code of the branch Ballater (800551.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21339?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21339 is Ballater (800551. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21339 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21339 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21339 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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.