SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21370
BOFSGB21370 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Beauly, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21370 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 370 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Beauly |
| City | Beauly |
| 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.
- 370 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21370?
The code BOFSGB21370 belongs to Beauly, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Beauly, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21370 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21370.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21370 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21370 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21370?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21370 points to Beauly. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21370.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21370 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 370 is the code of the department Beauly.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.