SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1004
BOFSGBS1004 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bristol (R) 12.45.59 |
| City | Bristol |
| 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.
- 004 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 BOFSGBS1004?
BOFSGBS1004 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol (R) 12.45.59, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1004?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1004 is Bristol (R) 12.45.59. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1004.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1004 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1004.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.