SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1029
BOFSGBS1029 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1029 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 029 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804505 |
| City | Aberdeen |
| 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.
- 029 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 BOFSGBS1029?
BOFSGBS1029 identifies Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804505, a branch or department 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 BOFSGBS1029 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 029 is the code of the branch Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804505.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1029?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1029 is Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804505. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1029.
Do I need BOFSGBS1029 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1029.
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 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.