SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21408
BOFSGB21408 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21408 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 408 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Britannic Group Services (122245 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 408 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21408?
BOFSGB21408 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Britannic Group Services (122245, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21408 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 408 identifies the department Britannic Group Services (122245.
What is the best 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21408?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21408 points to Britannic Group Services (122245. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21408 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21408 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21408.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.