SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21C16
BOFSGB21C16 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21C16 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | C16 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alpha (122752 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- C16 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 BIC BOFSGB21C16?
BOFSGB21C16 identifies Alpha (122752, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21C16 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21C16 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21C16 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21C16.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21C16 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C16 is the code of the branch Alpha (122752.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21C16?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21C16 is Alpha (122752. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21C16.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.