SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21376
BOFSGB21376 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bellshill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21376 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 376 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bellshill |
| City | Bellshill |
| 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.
- 376 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/BIC code BOFSGB21376?
BOFSGB21376 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bellshill, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bellshill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21376?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21376 is Bellshill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21376.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21376 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21376.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.