SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21PBL
BOFSGB21PBL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21PBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | PBL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Leeds |
| City | Leeds |
| 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.
- PBL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21PBL?
BOFSGB21PBL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Leeds, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21PBL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21PBL with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21PBL 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 PBL identifies the branch Private Banking Leeds.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21PBL?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21PBL points to Private Banking Leeds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21PBL if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB21PBL to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21PBL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.