SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1039
BOFSGBS1039 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Arbroath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1039 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 039 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Arbroath (804524 |
| City | Arbroath |
| 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.
- 039 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1039?
BOFSGBS1039 identifies Bos Arbroath (804524, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Arbroath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1039 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1039.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1039 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1039 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1039 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 039 is the code of the branch Bos Arbroath (804524.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.