SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1055
BOFSGBS1055 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bowmore, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 055 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bowmore - 804553 |
| City | Bowmore |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 055 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1055?
The code BOFSGBS1055 belongs to Bowmore - 804553, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bowmore, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1055 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 BOFSGBS1055.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1055 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1055 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1055 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 055 is the code of the department Bowmore - 804553.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.