SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21375
BOFSGB21375 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21375 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 375 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bishopbriggs (800564 |
| City | Bishopbriggs |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 375 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21375?
BOFSGB21375 identifies Bishopbriggs (800564, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21375 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21375.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21375?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21375 is Bishopbriggs (800564. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21375.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21375 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21375 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.