SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21GAC
BOFSGB21GAC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21GAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | GAC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hbos Group Administration Centre |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- GAC 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 BOFSGB21GAC?
BOFSGB21GAC identifies Hbos Group Administration Centre, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21GAC?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21GAC is Hbos Group Administration Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21GAC if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21GAC stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and GAC identifies the department Hbos Group Administration Centre.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21GAC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21GAC 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.