SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1040
BOFSGBS1040 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Auchterarder, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Auchterarder (804525 |
| City | Auchterarder |
| Country | United 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.
- 040 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1040?
BOFSGBS1040 identifies Bos Auchterarder (804525, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Auchterarder, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1040 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1040 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1040?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1040 is Bos Auchterarder (804525. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1040.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1040 mean?
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 040 identifies the branch Bos Auchterarder (804525.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.