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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1133

BOFSGBS1133 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1133

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1133
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code133
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchGlasgow Pollokshields (R) 80.47.11
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
133 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1133?

BOFSGBS1133 identifies Glasgow Pollokshields (R) 80.47.11, 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 BOFSGBS1133?

BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1133 is Glasgow Pollokshields (R) 80.47.11. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1133 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1133 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1133 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take 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 BOFSGBS1133 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1133.

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