SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1086
BOFSGBS1086 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunoon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dunoon (R) 80.46.16 |
| City | Dunoon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 086 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 branch uses BIC BOFSGBS1086?
BOFSGBS1086 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dunoon (R) 80.46.16, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunoon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1086 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1086 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1086 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1086.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1086 mean?
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 086 identifies the branch Dunoon (R) 80.46.16.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.