SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1084
BOFSGBS1084 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1084 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 084 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dunfermline East Port (804614 |
| City | Dunfermline |
| 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.
- 084 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 BOFSGBS1084?
BOFSGBS1084 identifies Dunfermline East Port (804614, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1084 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 BOFSGBS1084.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1084 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 084 is the code of the department Dunfermline East Port (804614.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 BOFSGBS1084?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1084 points to Dunfermline East Port (804614. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1084.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.