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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21UB2

BOFSGB21UB2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB21UB2

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB21UB2
8-character codeBOFSGB21
Branch codeUB2
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchUBS Sterling Onshore
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
UB2 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGB21UB2?

BOFSGB21UB2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Sterling Onshore, 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.

Do I need BOFSGB21UB2 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB21UB2.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB21UB2 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB21UB2 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21UB2?

BOFSGB21 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21UB2 is UBS Sterling Onshore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21UB2.

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