SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1001
BOFSGBS1001 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 124542 |
| City | Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| 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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 BIC BOFSGBS1001?
BOFSGBS1001 identifies Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 124542, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1001?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1001 is Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 124542. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1001.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1001 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1001 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1001 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1001.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.