SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1014
BOFSGBS1014 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leicester (R) 12.47.82 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 014 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1014?
BOFSGBS1014 identifies Leicester (R) 12.47.82, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1014 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 014 identifies the branch Leicester (R) 12.47.82.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1014 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1014 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1014 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1014.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1014?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1014 is Leicester (R) 12.47.82. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1014.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.