SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1148
BOFSGBS1148 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Haddington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1148 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 148 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Haddington (804733 |
| City | Haddington |
| Country | United 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.
- 148 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1148?
The code BOFSGBS1148 belongs to Haddington (804733, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Haddington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1148?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1148 points to Haddington (804733. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1148 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1148 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1148.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1148 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1148 with the recipient before sending.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.