SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21391
BOFSGB21391 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21391 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 391 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Nfu Mutual Finance 2020 |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 391 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 code BOFSGB21391?
BOFSGB21391 identifies Nfu Mutual Finance 2020, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21391?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21391 points to Nfu Mutual Finance 2020. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21391.
What does each part of BOFSGB21391 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 391 identifies the department Nfu Mutual Finance 2020.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGB21391 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21391.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.