SWIFT/BIC code BOFSNL21002
BOFSNL21002 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSNL21002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSNL21 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Amsterdam Branche Retail |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 002 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 BOFSNL21002?
BOFSNL21002 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Amsterdam Branche Retail, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSNL21 instead of BOFSNL21002?
BOFSNL21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSNL21002 is Amsterdam Branche Retail. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSNL21002.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BOFSNL21002 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSNL21002 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in Netherlands. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSNL21002 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, NL stands for Netherlands, 21 is the location code and 002 is the code of the department Amsterdam Branche Retail.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.