SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21363
BOFSGB21363 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cults, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21363 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 363 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cults Aberdeen |
| City | Cults |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 363 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21363?
The code BOFSGB21363 belongs to Cults Aberdeen, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cults, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21363 mean?
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 363 is the code of the department Cults Aberdeen.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21363?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21363 is Cults Aberdeen. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21363 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BOFSGB21363 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21363.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.