SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21344
BOFSGB21344 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21344 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 344 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Piershill |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 344 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 branch uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21344?
The code BOFSGB21344 belongs to Edinburgh Piershill, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21344 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 344 is the code of the branch Edinburgh Piershill.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21344?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21344 is Edinburgh Piershill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21344.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21344 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21344 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
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. 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.