SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIM21IMM
BOFSIM21IMM belongs to Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSIM21IMM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSIM21 |
| Branch code | IMM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland |
| Branch | Mortgages |
| City | Douglas |
| Country | Isle of Man |
How the Bank of Scotland 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.
- IM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- IMM 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 BOFSIM21IMM?
The code BOFSIM21IMM belongs to Mortgages, part of Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland in Isle of Man?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BOFSIM21IMM 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 IMM is the code of the department Mortgages.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Scotland?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIM21IMM, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Isle of Man is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSIM21 instead of BOFSIM21IMM?
BOFSIM21 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland, while BOFSIM21IMM is Mortgages. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSIM21IMM if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.