SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21MTG
BOFSGB21MTG belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21MTG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | MTG |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Mortgages |
| 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.
- MTG 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 BOFSGB21MTG?
The code BOFSGB21MTG belongs to Bos Mortgages, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21MTG?
BOFSGB21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21MTG points to Bos Mortgages. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21MTG.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What does each part of BOFSGB21MTG stand for?
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 MTG identifies the branch Bos Mortgages.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21MTG incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21MTG against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGB21MTG 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 do need BOFSGB21MTG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.