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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21460

BOFSGB21460 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21460

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21460
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch code460
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchLindsays W.s. (802621
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
460 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 code BOFSGB21460?

BOFSGB21460 identifies Lindsays W.s. (802621, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21460?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21460 is Lindsays W.s. (802621. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21460 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21460 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21460 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need BOFSGB21460 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21460.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.