SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1019
BOFSGBS1019 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle Upon Tyne (R) 12.48.14 |
| City | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 019 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1019?
BOFSGBS1019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newcastle Upon Tyne (R) 12.48.14, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1019?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1019 is Newcastle Upon Tyne (R) 12.48.14. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1019 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1019 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1019 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1019 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 019 is the code of the department Newcastle Upon Tyne (R) 12.48.14.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.