SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1207
BOFSGBS1207 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Turriff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1207 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 207 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Turriff (804873 |
| City | Turriff |
| 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.
- 207 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 bank uses BIC BOFSGBS1207?
BOFSGBS1207 identifies Turriff (804873, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Turriff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1207 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1207 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1207 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1207.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 BOFSGBS1207 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 207 is the code of the branch Turriff (804873.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.