SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1078
BOFSGBS1078 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Tain, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1078 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 078 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Tain - 804599 |
| City | Tain |
| 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.
- 078 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1078?
The code BOFSGBS1078 belongs to Tain - 804599, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Tain, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1078 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1078 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1078 stand for?
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 078 identifies the branch Tain - 804599.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1078?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1078 points to Tain - 804599. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1078 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1078 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1078.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.