SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1079
BOFSGBS1079 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dumbarton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dumbarton (R) 80.46.03 |
| City | Dumbarton |
| 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.
- 079 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 BIC BOFSGBS1079?
BOFSGBS1079 identifies Dumbarton (R) 80.46.03, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dumbarton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1079 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1079.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1079?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1079 is Dumbarton (R) 80.46.03. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1079.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1079 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1079 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.