SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1053
BOFSGBS1053 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Erskine, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Erskine - 804545 |
| City | Erskine |
| 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.
- 053 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1053?
The code BOFSGBS1053 belongs to Erskine - 804545, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Erskine, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1053 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1053.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1053 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 053 is the code of the branch Erskine - 804545.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.