SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21BSH
BOFSGB21BSH belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21BSH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | BSH |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking London (122443 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- BSH 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21BSH?
BOFSGB21BSH identifies Private Banking London (122443, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21BSH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21BSH against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGB21BSH stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and BSH is the code of the department Private Banking London (122443.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21BSH?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21BSH points to Private Banking London (122443. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21BSH.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.