SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21459
BOFSGB21459 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21459 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 459 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Portfolio (802620 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 459 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 BOFSGB21459?
BOFSGB21459 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Portfolio (802620, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21459 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21459 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGB21459 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 459 identifies the department Edinburgh Portfolio (802620.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21459?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21459 is Edinburgh Portfolio (802620. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21459.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.