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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21UB1

BOFSGB21UB1 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21UB1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21UB1
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch codeUB1
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchUBS Sterling Offshore
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
UB1 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 branch uses BIC BOFSGB21UB1?

BOFSGB21UB1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Sterling Offshore, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21UB1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21UB1 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21UB1?

BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21UB1 points to UBS Sterling Offshore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21UB1.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of BOFSGB21UB1 stand for?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and UB1 identifies the branch UBS Sterling Offshore.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.