SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21442
BOFSGB21442 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21442 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 442 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Capital Bank Rfs Refex |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 442 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/BIC code BOFSGB21442?
BOFSGB21442 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Capital Bank Rfs Refex, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21442?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21442 points to Capital Bank Rfs Refex. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21442 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21442 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21442 with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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 does each part of BOFSGB21442 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 442 is the code of the department Capital Bank Rfs Refex.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.