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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1073

BOFSGBS1073 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cumnock, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1073

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1073
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code073
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchCumnock (R) 80.45.88
CityCumnock
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.
073 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1073?

The code BOFSGBS1073 belongs to Cumnock (R) 80.45.88, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cumnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1073 mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 073 identifies the branch Cumnock (R) 80.45.88.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1073 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1073.

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