SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21377
BOFSGB21377 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Barrhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21377 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 377 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Barrhead |
| City | Barrhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 377 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21377?
BOFSGB21377 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barrhead, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Barrhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21377?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21377 is Barrhead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21377 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21377 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21377.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGB21377 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 377 identifies the department Barrhead.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.