SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21SHM
BOFSGB21SHM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21SHM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | SHM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Southampton |
| City | Southampton |
| 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.
- SHM 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 code BOFSGB21SHM?
The code BOFSGB21SHM belongs to Private Banking Southampton, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What does each part of BOFSGB21SHM 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 SHM is the code of the department Private Banking Southampton.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21SHM?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21SHM points to Private Banking Southampton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21SHM.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.