SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21461
BOFSGB21461 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21461 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 461 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Condies (802622 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 461 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21461?
The code BOFSGB21461 belongs to Condies (802622, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21461 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21461 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGB21461 mean?
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 461 is the code of the branch Condies (802622.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21461 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21461.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21461?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21461 is Condies (802622. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB21461 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.