SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21RDN
BOFSGB21RDN belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21RDN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | RDN |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Reading |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- RDN 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 code BOFSGB21RDN?
The code BOFSGB21RDN belongs to Private Banking Reading, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21RDN with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGB21RDN against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
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, 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 BOFSGB21RDN to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21RDN.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21RDN?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21RDN is Private Banking Reading. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21RDN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.