SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21BIR
BOFSGB21BIR belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21BIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | BIR |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Birmingham |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- BIR 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/BIC code BOFSGB21BIR?
BOFSGB21BIR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Birmingham, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGB21BIR mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and BIR is the code of the department Private Banking Birmingham.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21BIR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21BIR 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?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21BIR?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21BIR is Private Banking Birmingham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21BIR 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.