SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21395
BOFSGB21395 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21395 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 395 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Capital Bank Dealer Cheque Book Account |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 395 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21395?
BOFSGB21395 identifies Capital Bank Dealer Cheque Book Account, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGB21395 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 395 is the code of the department Capital Bank Dealer Cheque Book Account.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21395?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21395 is Capital Bank Dealer Cheque Book Account. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21395.
Do I need BOFSGB21395 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21395.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.