SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1134
BOFSGBS1134 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1134 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 134 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Queen Street (R) 80.47.12 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 134 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1134?
BOFSGBS1134 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Queen Street (R) 80.47.12, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1134 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 134 is the code of the branch Glasgow Queen Street (R) 80.47.12.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1134 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1134 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1134?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1134 is Glasgow Queen Street (R) 80.47.12. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1134.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.