SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21387
BOFSGB21387 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21387 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 387 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Preference Funding - 120133 |
| 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.
- 387 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 BOFSGB21387?
The code BOFSGB21387 belongs to Preference Funding - 120133, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21387 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21387 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21387 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21387.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21387 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 387 identifies the branch Preference Funding - 120133.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.