SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21RGE
BOFSGB21RGE belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21RGE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | RGE |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | The Childrens Mutual (122756 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- RGE 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 BOFSGB21RGE?
The code BOFSGB21RGE belongs to The Childrens Mutual (122756, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21RGE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21RGE with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21RGE 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 RGE is the code of the department The Childrens Mutual (122756.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21RGE?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21RGE is The Childrens Mutual (122756. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB21RGE if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.
Do I need BOFSGB21RGE to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21RGE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.