SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21350
BOFSGB21350 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21350 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 350 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen Mile End |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 350 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 bank uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21350?
BOFSGB21350 identifies Aberdeen Mile End, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21350?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21350 points to Aberdeen Mile End. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21350.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGB21350 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 350 identifies the branch Aberdeen Mile End.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21350 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21350.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.