SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21384
BOFSGB21384 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21384 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 384 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chester Pref Gold Acc Cent - 120128 |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- 384 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21384?
BOFSGB21384 identifies Chester Pref Gold Acc Cent - 120128, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21384 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21384 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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 BOFSGB21384?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21384 points to Chester Pref Gold Acc Cent - 120128. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21384.
What does each part of BOFSGB21384 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 384 identifies the branch Chester Pref Gold Acc Cent - 120128.
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. 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.