SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21INC
BOFSGB21INC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21INC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | INC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Investors Club |
| 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.
- INC 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 BOFSGB21INC?
The code BOFSGB21INC belongs to Investors Club, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.
Do I need BOFSGB21INC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB21INC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21INC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21INC against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21INC stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and INC is the code of the branch Investors Club.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.