SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21346
BOFSGB21346 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21346 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 346 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Newington (800283 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 346 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21346?
BOFSGB21346 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Newington (800283, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21346 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21346 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21346?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21346 is Edinburgh Newington (800283. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21346.
What does each part of BOFSGB21346 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 346 is the code of the branch Edinburgh Newington (800283.
Do I need BOFSGB21346 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21346.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.