SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1002
BOFSGBS1002 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham (R)12.45.43 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 code BOFSGBS1002?
The code BOFSGBS1002 belongs to Birmingham (R)12.45.43, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1002 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1002 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1002?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1002 is Birmingham (R)12.45.43. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1002.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1002 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1002.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.