SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1087
BOFSGBS1087 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Duns, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1087 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 087 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Duns (804617 |
| City | Duns |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 087 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1087?
BOFSGBS1087 identifies Duns (804617, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Duns, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1087 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 087 identifies the branch Duns (804617.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1087 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1087 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1087?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1087 is Duns (804617. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1087 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.