SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21463
BOFSGB21463 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21463 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 463 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edin Royal Mile - 122458 |
| 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.
- 463 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 BOFSGB21463?
BOFSGB21463 identifies Edin Royal Mile - 122458, 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21463?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21463 points to Edin Royal Mile - 122458. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21463 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21463 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21463 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.