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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1025

BOFSGBS1025 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1025

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1025
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code025
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchSouthampton (R) 12.48.52
CitySouthampton
CountryUnited 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.
025 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 code BOFSGBS1025?

The code BOFSGBS1025 belongs to Southampton (R) 12.48.52, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BOFSGBS1025 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1025.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1025?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1025 is Southampton (R) 12.48.52. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1025 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1025 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1025 with the recipient before sending.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.