SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21380
BOFSGB21380 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21380 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 380 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chequemaster - 120124 |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- 380 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 code BOFSGB21380?
The code BOFSGB21380 belongs to Chequemaster - 120124, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21380?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21380 points to Chequemaster - 120124. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21380.
Do I need BOFSGB21380 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21380.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 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, 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.