SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1056
BOFSGBS1056 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Brechin (804555 |
| City | Brechin |
| 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.
- 056 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 BOFSGBS1056?
The code BOFSGBS1056 belongs to Bos Brechin (804555, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1056 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 056 is the code of the department Bos Brechin (804555.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1056 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1056 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1056?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1056 is Bos Brechin (804555. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1056.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.