SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21MAN
BOFSGB21MAN belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21MAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | MAN |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Manchester |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- MAN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21MAN?
BOFSGB21MAN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Manchester, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21MAN mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and MAN identifies the department Private Banking Manchester.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21MAN?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21MAN is Private Banking Manchester. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21MAN if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.