SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1013
BOFSGBS1013 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leeds (R) 12.47.81 |
| City | Leeds |
| 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.
- 013 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 code BOFSGBS1013?
BOFSGBS1013 identifies Leeds (R) 12.47.81, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1013?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1013 is Leeds (R) 12.47.81. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1013.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1013 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 013 identifies the branch Leeds (R) 12.47.81.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.