SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21464
BOFSGB21464 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21464 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 464 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stronachs |
| 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.
- 464 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21464?
BOFSGB21464 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stronachs, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21464 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21464 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGB21464 stand for?
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 464 identifies the branch Stronachs.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21464?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21464 points to Stronachs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21464.
Do I need BOFSGB21464 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21464.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.