SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21356
BOFSGB21356 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Callander, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21356 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 356 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Callander (800591 |
| City | Callander |
| 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.
- 356 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21356?
BOFSGB21356 identifies Callander (800591, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Callander, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21356 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21356.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21356 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 356 is the code of the branch Callander (800591.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21356?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21356 points to Callander (800591. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21356 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.