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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21345

BOFSGB21345 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21345

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21345
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code345
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchEdinburgh North Morningside
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
345 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21345?

The code BOFSGB21345 belongs to Edinburgh North Morningside, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB21345 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21345.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21345 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21345 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BOFSGB21345 mean?

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 345 identifies the branch Edinburgh North Morningside.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21345?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21345 is Edinburgh North Morningside. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21345 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.