SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1139
BOFSGBS1139 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 139 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow The Forge (R) 80.47.19 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 139 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1139?
BOFSGBS1139 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow The Forge (R) 80.47.19, part 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 – 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1139?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1139 points to Glasgow The Forge (R) 80.47.19. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1139.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1139 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 139 is the code of the department Glasgow The Forge (R) 80.47.19.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.