SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1009
BOFSGBS1009 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hull (R) 12.47.39 |
| City | Hull |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 009 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1009?
BOFSGBS1009 identifies Hull (R) 12.47.39, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1009 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1009.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1009 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1009 with the recipient before sending.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1009?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1009 is Hull (R) 12.47.39. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1009.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.