SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21427
BOFSGB21427 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21427 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 427 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Sam Scotland No 3 LTD - 802075 |
| City | Livingston |
| Country | United 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.
- 427 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21427?
The code BOFSGB21427 belongs to Bos Sam Scotland No 3 LTD - 802075, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21427 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21427.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21427 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21427 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGB21427 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 427 is the code of the department Bos Sam Scotland No 3 LTD - 802075.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.