SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1208
BOFSGBS1208 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Uddingston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1208 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 208 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Uddingston (R) 80.48.74 |
| City | Uddingston |
| 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.
- 208 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1208?
BOFSGBS1208 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Uddingston (R) 80.48.74, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Uddingston, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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 BOFSGBS1208 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1208.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1208 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 208 identifies the branch Uddingston (R) 80.48.74.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1208?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1208 points to Uddingston (R) 80.48.74. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1208.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.