SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21447
BOFSGB21447 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21447 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 447 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | R and SA Branch (122253 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 447 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 bank uses BIC BOFSGB21447?
BOFSGB21447 identifies R and SA Branch (122253, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21447?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21447 points to R and SA Branch (122253. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21447.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21447 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21447 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21447 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 447 is the code of the branch R and SA Branch (122253.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.