SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21372
BOFSGB21372 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bearsden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21372 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 372 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bearsden Roman Road |
| City | Bearsden |
| 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.
- 372 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 BOFSGB21372?
BOFSGB21372 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bearsden Roman Road, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bearsden, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21372 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21372.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21372?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21372 is Bearsden Roman Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21372 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21372 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 372 is the code of the department Bearsden Roman Road.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.