SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1046
BOFSGBS1046 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bathgate, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bathgate - 804536 |
| City | Bathgate |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 046 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 BIC BOFSGBS1046?
BOFSGBS1046 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bathgate - 804536, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bathgate, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1046 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 046 identifies the branch Bathgate - 804536.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1046 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1046 with the recipient before sending.
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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1046 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1046.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.