SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21371
BOFSGB21371 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Balivanich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21371 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 371 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Benbecula Isle of Benbecula |
| City | Balivanich |
| 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.
- 371 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 BOFSGB21371?
BOFSGB21371 identifies Benbecula Isle of Benbecula, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Balivanich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21371 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 371 is the code of the department Benbecula Isle of Benbecula.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent 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 BOFSGB21371?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21371 is Benbecula Isle of Benbecula. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21371.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21371 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21371 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.