SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21LDN
BOFSGB21LDN belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21LDN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | LDN |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking London (124939 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- LDN 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 code BOFSGB21LDN?
The code BOFSGB21LDN belongs to Private Banking London (124939, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21LDN?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21LDN is Private Banking London (124939. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21LDN.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21LDN mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and LDN is the code of the branch Private Banking London (124939.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21LDN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21LDN 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.