SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1049
BOFSGBS1049 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1049 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 049 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Johnstone - 804539 |
| City | Johnstone |
| 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.
- 049 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 code BOFSGBS1049?
The code BOFSGBS1049 belongs to Johnstone - 804539, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1049?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1049 is Johnstone - 804539. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1049 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1049 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1049.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1049 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 049 identifies the department Johnstone - 804539.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.