SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21374
BOFSGB21374 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Blairgowrie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21374 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 374 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Blairgowrie |
| City | Blairgowrie |
| 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.
- 374 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21374?
BOFSGB21374 identifies Blairgowrie, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Blairgowrie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21374?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21374 is Blairgowrie. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21374.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21374 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 374 identifies the department Blairgowrie.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.