SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIM21007
BOFSIM21007 belongs to Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSIM21007 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSIM21 |
| Branch code | 007 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland |
| Branch | Douglas (Iom) (R) 12.47.51 |
| City | Douglas |
| Country | Isle of Man |
How the Bank of Scotland 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.
- IM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 007 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 BOFSIM21007?
BOFSIM21007 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Douglas (Iom) (R) 12.47.51, a unit of Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSIM21 instead of BOFSIM21007?
BOFSIM21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland, while BOFSIM21007 points to Douglas (Iom) (R) 12.47.51. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSIM21007.
What does each part of BOFSIM21007 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland, IM stands for Isle of Man, 21 is the location code and 007 identifies the branch Douglas (Iom) (R) 12.47.51.
What happens if I use BOFSIM21007 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSIM21007 against the details from Bank of Scotland before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland in Isle of Man, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.