SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1033
BOFSGBS1033 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 804512 |
| City | Aberdeen |
| 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.
- 033 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1033?
The code BOFSGBS1033 belongs to Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 804512, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1033 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1033.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1033 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 033 is the code of the department Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 804512.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1033?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1033 is Aberdeen Upperkirkgate - 804512. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1033 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.