SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1017
BOFSGBS1017 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London West End (R) 12.47.98 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 017 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 BOFSGBS1017?
BOFSGBS1017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London West End (R) 12.47.98, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1017 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1017.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1017 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 017 identifies the department London West End (R) 12.47.98.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1017 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1017 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1017?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1017 points to London West End (R) 12.47.98. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1017.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.