SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB2SXXX
BOFSGB2SXXX belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC BOFSGB2SXXX?
BOFSGB2SXXX identifies the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Bank of Scotland PLC does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGB2SXXX mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2S is the location code and XXX means the main office.
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 British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Is BOFSGB2S and BOFSGB2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BOFSGB2S is the short version of BOFSGB2SXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGB2SXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB2SXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.