SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1205
BOFSGBS1205 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Thurso, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Thurso (804871 |
| City | Thurso |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 205 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1205?
The code BOFSGBS1205 belongs to Thurso (804871, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Thurso, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1205 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1205 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1205 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1205.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1205 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 205 is the code of the department Thurso (804871.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.