SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21358
BOFSGB21358 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Isle of Arran, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21358 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 358 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Brodick (800584 |
| City | Isle of Arran |
| 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.
- 358 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 BIC BOFSGB21358?
BOFSGB21358 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brodick (800584, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Isle of Arran, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21358 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 358 identifies the department Brodick (800584.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21358 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21358 with the recipient before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21358?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21358 points to Brodick (800584. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21358.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.