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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1045

BOFSGBS1045 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Barrhead, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1045

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1045
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code045
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchBarrhead (R) 80.45.35
CityBarrhead
CountryUnited 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.
045 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 BOFSGBS1045?

BOFSGBS1045 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barrhead (R) 80.45.35, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Barrhead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1045 mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 045 identifies the branch Barrhead (R) 80.45.35.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1045 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1045 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1045?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1045 points to Barrhead (R) 80.45.35. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1045.

Do I need BOFSGBS1045 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 BOFSGBS1045.

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