SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21383
BOFSGB21383 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21383 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 383 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chester Msd Pref Acc Cent - 120127 |
| 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.
- 383 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
What bank uses BIC BOFSGB21383?
BOFSGB21383 identifies Chester Msd Pref Acc Cent - 120127, 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21383?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21383 points to Chester Msd Pref Acc Cent - 120127. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21383 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21383 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21383 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21383 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 383 is the code of the department Chester Msd Pref Acc Cent - 120127.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.