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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1126

BOFSGBS1126 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1126

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1126
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code126
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchGlasgow Hyndland (R) 80.47.02
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited 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.
126 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 BOFSGBS1126?

BOFSGBS1126 identifies Glasgow Hyndland (R) 80.47.02, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1126 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1126.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1126 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 126 is the code of the branch Glasgow Hyndland (R) 80.47.02.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1126 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1126 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1126?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1126 is Glasgow Hyndland (R) 80.47.02. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1126 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.