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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1035

BOFSGBS1035 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1035

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1035
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code035
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchElgin High St - 804516
CityElgin
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
035 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 BIC BOFSGBS1035?

The code BOFSGBS1035 belongs to Elgin High St - 804516, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1035 stand for?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 035 identifies the branch Elgin High St - 804516.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1035?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1035 is Elgin High St - 804516. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1035.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1035 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1035 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1035 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1035.

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