SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21381
BOFSGB21381 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21381 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 381 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Capital Bank Aa Motor Acc - 120125 |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 381 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21381?
The code BOFSGB21381 belongs to Capital Bank Aa Motor Acc - 120125, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21381 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21381 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21381?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21381 points to Capital Bank Aa Motor Acc - 120125. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21381 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21381 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 381 identifies the branch Capital Bank Aa Motor Acc - 120125.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.