SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1036
BOFSGBS1036 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Alexandria, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1036 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 036 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alexandria (R) 80.45.18 |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 036 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 BIC BOFSGBS1036?
The code BOFSGBS1036 belongs to Alexandria (R) 80.45.18, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Alexandria, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1036 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 036 identifies the department Alexandria (R) 80.45.18.
Do I need BOFSGBS1036 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1036.
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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1036?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1036 is Alexandria (R) 80.45.18. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1036 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.