SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1042
BOFSGBS1042 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Ayr, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ayr High Street (804528 |
| City | Ayr |
| 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.
- 042 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1042?
BOFSGBS1042 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ayr High Street (804528, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Ayr, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1042 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1042 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1042 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1042.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 do the letters in BOFSGBS1042 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 042 identifies the department Ayr High Street (804528.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.