SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21369
BOFSGB21369 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Beith, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21369 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 369 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Beith |
| City | Beith |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 369 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 BOFSGB21369?
BOFSGB21369 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Beith, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Beith, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21369?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21369 is Beith. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21369.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21369 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21369.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21369 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21369 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.