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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21COR

BOFSGB21COR belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21COR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21COR
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch codeCOR
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchCore Banking Test Branch
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
COR 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 branch uses SWIFT code BOFSGB21COR?

BOFSGB21COR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Core Banking Test Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BOFSGB21COR mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and COR identifies the branch Core Banking Test Branch.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21COR?

BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21COR points to Core Banking Test Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21COR.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB21COR for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21COR.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21COR incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21COR against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.