SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21405
BOFSGB21405 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21405 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 405 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Banking Direct Client Banking Tedmayne Bentley |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 405 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 BOFSGB21405?
The code BOFSGB21405 belongs to Banking Direct Client Banking Tedmayne Bentley, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21405 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21405 with the recipient before you confirm.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGB21405 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 405 identifies the branch Banking Direct Client Banking Tedmayne Bentley.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21405?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21405 points to Banking Direct Client Banking Tedmayne Bentley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21405 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.