SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIM21001
BOFSIM21001 belongs to Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSIM21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSIM21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland |
| Branch | Isle of Man Mtgs No 2 |
| City | Douglas |
| Country | Isle of Man |
The way the Bank of Scotland SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIM21001?
The code BOFSIM21001 belongs to Isle of Man Mtgs No 2, part of Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSIM21 instead of BOFSIM21001?
BOFSIM21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland, while BOFSIM21001 points to Isle of Man Mtgs No 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSIM21001.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Scotland?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIM21001, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Isle of Man is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BOFSIM21001 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland, IM is the ISO code of Isle of Man, 21 is the code for the city or region and 001 is the code of the branch Isle of Man Mtgs No 2.
What happens if I use BOFSIM21001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSIM21001 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.