SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1027
BOFSGBS1027 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bridge of Don (804502 |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 027 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1027?
BOFSGBS1027 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bridge of Don (804502, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1027 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 027 identifies the branch Bridge of Don (804502.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1027 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1027 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1027 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1027.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1027?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1027 is Bridge of Don (804502. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1027 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.