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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1202

BOFSGBS1202 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1202

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1202
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code202
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchStonehouse (R) 80.48.61
CityStonehouse
CountryUnited 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.
202 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1202?

The code BOFSGBS1202 belongs to Stonehouse (R) 80.48.61, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehouse, 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?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1202 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1202.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1202 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1202 with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1202 stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 202 identifies the department Stonehouse (R) 80.48.61.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.