SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21396
BOFSGB21396 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21396 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 396 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Gus Preference - 120143 |
| 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.
- 396 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21396?
The code BOFSGB21396 belongs to Gus Preference - 120143, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21396 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21396.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21396?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21396 points to Gus Preference - 120143. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21396.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21396 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 396 identifies the branch Gus Preference - 120143.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.