SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21452
BOFSGB21452 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21452 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 452 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Banking Direct, Client Banking Colonial UK |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 452 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 BOFSGB21452?
The code BOFSGB21452 belongs to Banking Direct, Client Banking Colonial UK, 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 does each part of BOFSGB21452 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 452 is the code of the department Banking Direct, Client Banking Colonial UK.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21452 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21452.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21452?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21452 points to Banking Direct, Client Banking Colonial UK. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21452 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.