SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1051
BOFSGBS1051 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Benbecula, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Benbecula (R) 80.45.41 |
| City | Benbecula |
| Country | United 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.
- 051 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1051?
The code BOFSGBS1051 belongs to Benbecula (R) 80.45.41, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Benbecula, 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, 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1051?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1051 is Benbecula (R) 80.45.41. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1051 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1051 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 051 is the code of the branch Benbecula (R) 80.45.41.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.