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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21421

BOFSGB21421 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21421

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21421
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code421
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchBos Shared Mort Appr No 3 (802069
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
421 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 BOFSGB21421?

The code BOFSGB21421 belongs to Bos Shared Mort Appr No 3 (802069, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BOFSGB21421 stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 421 is the code of the department Bos Shared Mort Appr No 3 (802069.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21421 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21421 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21421?

BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21421 is Bos Shared Mort Appr No 3 (802069. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21421 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

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.