SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1122
BOFSGBS1122 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1122 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 122 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Cardonald (804696 |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 122 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 BOFSGBS1122?
The code BOFSGBS1122 belongs to Glasgow Cardonald (804696, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1122?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1122 is Glasgow Cardonald (804696. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1122 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1122 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 122 identifies the branch Glasgow Cardonald (804696.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1122 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1122 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.