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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1072

BOFSGBS1072 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cumbernauld, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1072

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1072
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code072
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchCumbernauld (R) 80.45.87
CityCumbernauld
CountryUnited 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.
072 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 code BOFSGBS1072?

The code BOFSGBS1072 belongs to Cumbernauld (R) 80.45.87, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cumbernauld, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1072 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 072 is the code of the branch Cumbernauld (R) 80.45.87.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks 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.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1072?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1072 is Cumbernauld (R) 80.45.87. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1072.

Do I need BOFSGBS1072 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1072.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.