SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21454
BOFSGB21454 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21454 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 454 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Libor Unit |
| 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.
- 454 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 BOFSGB21454?
The code BOFSGB21454 belongs to Libor Unit, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21454 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 454 is the code of the branch Libor Unit.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21454?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21454 points to Libor Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21454.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21454 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21454.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.