SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21525
BOFSGB21525 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21525 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 525 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ipm Branch |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 525 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 BOFSGB21525?
BOFSGB21525 identifies Ipm Branch, 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 does each part of BOFSGB21525 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 525 is the code of the department Ipm 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21525?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21525 points to Ipm Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21525.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21525 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21525 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.