SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21430
BOFSGB21430 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21430 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 430 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Banking Direct Commercial Loans |
| 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.
- 430 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21430?
The code BOFSGB21430 belongs to Banking Direct Commercial Loans, 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.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21430 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 430 identifies the branch Banking Direct Commercial Loans.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21430?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21430 points to Banking Direct Commercial Loans. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21430 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21430 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21430 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.