SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21364
BOFSGB21364 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Coupar Angus, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21364 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 364 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Coupar Angus |
| City | Coupar Angus |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 364 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21364?
BOFSGB21364 identifies Coupar Angus, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Coupar Angus, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21364 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21364 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21364 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21364.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21364?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21364 points to Coupar Angus. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21364.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.