SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1135
BOFSGBS1135 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1135 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 135 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Riddrie (R) 80.47.13 |
| 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.
- 135 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1135?
BOFSGBS1135 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Riddrie (R) 80.47.13, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1135?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1135 points to Glasgow Riddrie (R) 80.47.13. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1135.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1135 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1135.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1135 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1135 with the recipient 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.