SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1008
BOFSGBS1008 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Exeter (R) 12.46.68 |
| City | Exeter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 008 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 BOFSGBS1008?
BOFSGBS1008 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exeter (R) 12.46.68, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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 transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1008?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1008 is Exeter (R) 12.46.68. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1008 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1008 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 008 identifies the department Exeter (R) 12.46.68.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1008 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1008 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.