SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21PER
BOFSGB21PER belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21PER |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | PER |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pb Direct Leeds (804929 |
| 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.
- PER 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 uses BIC BOFSGB21PER?
The code BOFSGB21PER belongs to Pb Direct Leeds (804929, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21PER?
BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21PER is Pb Direct Leeds (804929. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21PER if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGB21PER for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21PER.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.