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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1209

BOFSGBS1209 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Wick, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1209

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1209
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code209
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchWick (804879
CityWick
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
209 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1209?

BOFSGBS1209 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wick (804879, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Wick, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1209?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1209 is Wick (804879. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1209 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.

Do I need BOFSGBS1209 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1209.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1209 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1209 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

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