SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1188
BOFSGBS1188 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1188 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 188 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Peterhead (R) 80.48.33 |
| City | Peterhead |
| 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.
- 188 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 code BOFSGBS1188?
BOFSGBS1188 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peterhead (R) 80.48.33, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1188 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1188.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1188 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1188 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1188 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 188 is the code of the branch Peterhead (R) 80.48.33.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.