SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21393
BOFSGB21393 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21393 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 393 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Capital Bank Carland Preference Account |
| 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.
- 393 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21393?
BOFSGB21393 identifies Capital Bank Carland Preference Account, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21393 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21393.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent 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 use BOFSGB21393 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21393 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21393?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21393 is Capital Bank Carland Preference Account. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21393 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.