SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1121
BOFSGBS1121 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1121 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 121 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Byres Road (R) 80.46.95 |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 121 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1121?
BOFSGBS1121 identifies Glasgow Byres Road (R) 80.46.95, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1121?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1121 is Glasgow Byres Road (R) 80.46.95. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1121.
Do I need BOFSGBS1121 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1121.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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 BOFSGBS1121 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 121 is the code of the branch Glasgow Byres Road (R) 80.46.95.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.