SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1199
BOFSGBS1199 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Andrews, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1199 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 199 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | St Andrews (804853 |
| City | St. Andrews |
| 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.
- 199 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 BIC BOFSGBS1199?
The code BOFSGBS1199 belongs to St Andrews (804853, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Andrews, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1199 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1199.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1199 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 199 is the code of the branch St Andrews (804853.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1199 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1199 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1199?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1199 points to St Andrews (804853. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1199.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.