SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21357
BOFSGB21357 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21357 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 357 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Buckie |
| City | Buckie |
| 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.
- 357 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21357?
BOFSGB21357 identifies Buckie, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21357 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 357 identifies the branch Buckie.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21357?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21357 points to Buckie. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21357 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21357 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21357 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.