SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21424
BOFSGB21424 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21424 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 424 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Sharedappp Mort (Scot) No 2 (802072 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 424 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21424?
BOFSGB21424 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bos Sharedappp Mort (Scot) No 2 (802072, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21424 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21424 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21424?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21424 points to Bos Sharedappp Mort (Scot) No 2 (802072. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21424.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21424 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 424 identifies the department Bos Sharedappp Mort (Scot) No 2 (802072.
Do I need BOFSGB21424 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21424.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.