SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21LCE
BOFSGB21LCE belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21LCE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | LCE |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lighthouse City Branch |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- LCE 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 is behind BIC BOFSGB21LCE?
The code BOFSGB21LCE belongs to Lighthouse City Branch, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21LCE?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21LCE is Lighthouse City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGB21LCE if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21LCE mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and LCE identifies the department Lighthouse City Branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Do I need BOFSGB21LCE for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21LCE.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.