SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21373
BOFSGB21373 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Broughty Ferry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21373 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 373 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Broughty Ferry |
| City | Broughty Ferry |
| 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.
- 373 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21373?
The code BOFSGB21373 belongs to Broughty Ferry, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Broughty Ferry, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGB21373 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 373 identifies the department Broughty Ferry.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21373?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21373 is Broughty Ferry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21373 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21373 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21373 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.