SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1032

BOFSGBS1032 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1032

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1032
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code032
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchTullos (804509
CityAberdeen
CountryUnited 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.
032 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1032?

BOFSGBS1032 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tullos (804509, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1032?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1032 is Tullos (804509. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1032 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1032 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1032 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1032 mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 032 identifies the department Tullos (804509.

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