SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21347
BOFSGB21347 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21347 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 347 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Shandwick - 800278 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 347 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 BIC BOFSGB21347?
BOFSGB21347 identifies Edinburgh Shandwick - 800278, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21347 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 347 is the code of the branch Edinburgh Shandwick - 800278.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21347 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21347 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21347?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21347 points to Edinburgh Shandwick - 800278. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21347 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.