SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1022
BOFSGBS1022 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Oxford (R) 12.48.23 |
| City | Oxford |
| 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.
- 022 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 branch uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1022?
The code BOFSGBS1022 belongs to Oxford (R) 12.48.23, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1022 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1022 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1022 for a euro transfer 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 still need BOFSGBS1022.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1022 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 022 identifies the branch Oxford (R) 12.48.23.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.