SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21386
BOFSGB21386 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21386 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 386 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Preference Funding - 120132 |
| 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.
- 386 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21386?
BOFSGB21386 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Preference Funding - 120132, a unit 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 BOFSGB21386 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21386 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21386?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21386 points to Preference Funding - 120132. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21386.
What does each part of BOFSGB21386 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 386 is the code of the branch Preference Funding - 120132.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGB21386 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21386.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.