SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1070
BOFSGBS1070 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Crieff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1070 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 070 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Crieff (804584 |
| City | Crieff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 070 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1070?
The code BOFSGBS1070 belongs to Bos Crieff (804584, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Crieff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1070 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 070 identifies the department Bos Crieff (804584.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1070?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1070 points to Bos Crieff (804584. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1070.
Do I need BOFSGBS1070 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1070.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.