SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21SPW
BOFSGB21SPW belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21SPW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | SPW |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Spearing Waite (122758 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- SPW 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21SPW?
BOFSGB21SPW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Spearing Waite (122758, 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGB21SPW for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 BOFSGB21SPW.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB21SPW with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGB21SPW with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB21SPW stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and SPW identifies the branch Spearing Waite (122758.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.