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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21IPW

BOFSGB21IPW belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21IPW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21IPW
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch codeIPW
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking Ipswich (124936
CityCambridge
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.
IPW 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21IPW?

BOFSGB21IPW identifies Private Banking Ipswich (124936, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cambridge, 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 usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB21IPW 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 do need BOFSGB21IPW.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I use BOFSGB21IPW incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21IPW with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21IPW?

BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21IPW points to Private Banking Ipswich (124936. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21IPW if the recipient asks for it.

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