SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21439
BOFSGB21439 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21439 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 439 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Capital Bank Spectrum Cheque Account |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 439 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21439?
BOFSGB21439 identifies Capital Bank Spectrum Cheque Account, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21439 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21439 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21439?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21439 is Capital Bank Spectrum Cheque Account. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21439 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGB21439 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21439.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.