SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21448
BOFSGB21448 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21448 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 448 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aviva Deposits UK LTD (122254 |
| City | Norwich |
| 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.
- 448 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 BIC BOFSGB21448?
BOFSGB21448 identifies Aviva Deposits UK LTD (122254, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21448?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21448 is Aviva Deposits UK LTD (122254. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21448 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21448 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 448 identifies the branch Aviva Deposits UK LTD (122254.
What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BOFSGB21448 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21448.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.