SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1200
BOFSGBS1200 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Port Street (804856 |
| City | Stirling |
| 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.
- 200 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 BIC BOFSGBS1200?
The code BOFSGBS1200 belongs to Port Street (804856, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 does each part of BOFSGBS1200 stand for?
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 200 is the code of the branch Port Street (804856.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1200?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1200 points to Port Street (804856. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1200.
Do I need BOFSGBS1200 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1200.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.