SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21342
BOFSGB21342 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Annan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21342 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 342 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Annan (800532 |
| City | Annan |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 342 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21342?
BOFSGB21342 identifies Annan (800532, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Annan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21342?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21342 is Annan (800532. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21342.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21342 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21342 with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
What does each part of BOFSGB21342 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 342 identifies the branch Annan (800532.
Do I need BOFSGB21342 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21342.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.