SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21BTL
BOFSGB21BTL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21BTL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | BTL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Bristol |
| City | Bristol |
| 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.
- BTL 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/BIC code BOFSGB21BTL?
The code BOFSGB21BTL belongs to Private Banking Bristol, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21BTL for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21BTL.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21BTL?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21BTL is Private Banking Bristol. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21BTL.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.