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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1128

BOFSGBS1128 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1128

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1128
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code128
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchGlasgow Laurieston (R) 80.47.04
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.
128 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1128?

BOFSGBS1128 identifies Glasgow Laurieston (R) 80.47.04, 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.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1128?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1128 is Glasgow Laurieston (R) 80.47.04. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1128 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1128 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1128 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1128 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 128 is the code of the department Glasgow Laurieston (R) 80.47.04.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.