SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21426
BOFSGB21426 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21426 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 426 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Sam No 6 PLC - 802074 |
| City | Livingston |
| 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.
- 426 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21426?
BOFSGB21426 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bos Sam No 6 PLC - 802074, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21426 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21426 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BOFSGB21426 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21426.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.