SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21435
BOFSGB21435 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21435 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 435 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Banking Direct Client Banking Stocktrade Branch |
| 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.
- 435 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 BOFSGB21435?
BOFSGB21435 identifies Banking Direct Client Banking Stocktrade Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGB21435 stand for?
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 435 identifies the branch Banking Direct Client Banking Stocktrade Branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21435?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21435 is Banking Direct Client Banking Stocktrade Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21435 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21435 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21435 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.