BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC SWIFT CODE - GLASGOW , GLASGOW 54 SAUCHIEHALL STREET 800714, United Kingdom
BOFSGB21320
Understanding BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC SWIFT CODE - GLASGOW , GLASGOW 54 SAUCHIEHALL STREET 800714, United Kingdom
Bank/Institute | BOFS | BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC | BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC SWIFT CODE |
Country | GB | United Kingdom | SWIFT Code of all banks in United Kingdom |
City | 21 | GLASGOW | SWIFT Code of all banks in GLASGOW, United Kingdom |
Branch | 320 | (GLASGOW 54 SAUCHIEHALL STREET (800714)) |
Understanding SWIFT Code / BIC Code
A SWIFT code, also called a BIC code, is used to identify banks and financial institutions worldwide. The term Business Identifier Code (BIC) is used interchangeably with SWIFT code and means the same thing. These codes facilitate money transfers between banks and are needed for international wires and SEPA payments. To make an international money transfer from one bank to another bank, you’ll need a SWIFT/BIC code.
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), legally S.W.I.F.T. SC, is a Belgian cooperative society providing services related to the execution of financial transactions and payments between banks worldwide. Its principal function is to serve as the main messaging network through which international payments are initiated.
To find a SWIFT code, select your country, bank, and city using SWIFT Code Finder/ BIC Code Finder. Alternatively, you can browse swift code by country, swift code by city or swift code by bank.
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SWIFT Code / BIC Code example
BBBB - First 4 characters - bank code (only letters)
CC - Next 2 characters - country code (only letters)
LL - Next 2 characters - location code, passive participant will have "1" in the second character (letters and digits)
XXX - Last 3 characters - branch code, optional - 'XXX' for primary office (letters and digits)
SWIFT Code / BIC Code - Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
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BBBB CC LL XXX
BBBB - First 4 characters - bank code (only letters)
CC - Next 2 characters - country code (only letters)
LL - Next 2 characters - location code, passive participant will have "1" in the second character (letters and digits)
XXX - Last 3 characters - branch code, optional - 'XXX' for primary office (letters and digits)