SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1131
BOFSGBS1131 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Park House (R) 80.47.08 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 131 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 BOFSGBS1131?
The code BOFSGBS1131 belongs to Glasgow Park House (R) 80.47.08, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1131 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1131 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1131 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 131 identifies the branch Glasgow Park House (R) 80.47.08.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1131?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1131 is Glasgow Park House (R) 80.47.08. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1131 if the recipient asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.