SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21388
BOFSGB21388 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21388 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 388 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | B O S Forthright Pref - 120134 |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 388 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21388?
BOFSGB21388 is the SWIFT/BIC code of B O S Forthright Pref - 120134, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21388 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 388 identifies the branch B O S Forthright Pref - 120134.
Do I need BOFSGB21388 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21388.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21388 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21388 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.