SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB3ERTN
BOFSGB3ERTN belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB3ERTN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB3E |
| Branch code | RTN |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chaps Euro Return Office |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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).
- 3E Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- RTN 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/BIC code BOFSGB3ERTN?
BOFSGB3ERTN identifies Chaps Euro Return Office, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB3ERTN mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 3E is the location code and RTN identifies the department Chaps Euro Return Office.
Can I use BOFSGB3E instead of BOFSGB3ERTN?
BOFSGB3E points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB3ERTN points to Chaps Euro Return Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGB3ERTN if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGB3ERTN to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGB3ERTN.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.