SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1059
BOFSGBS1059 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Brodick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Brodick (R) 80.45.61 |
| City | Brodick |
| 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.
- 059 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 code BOFSGBS1059?
BOFSGBS1059 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brodick (R) 80.45.61, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Brodick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1059 stand for?
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 059 identifies the department Brodick (R) 80.45.61.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1059 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1059 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1059?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1059 is Brodick (R) 80.45.61. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1059 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.