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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1212

BOFSGBS1212 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1212

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1212
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code212
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking Birmingham
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited 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.
212 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 BIC BOFSGBS1212?

BOFSGBS1212 identifies Private Banking Birmingham, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1212 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 212 is the code of the branch Private Banking Birmingham.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1212?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1212 is Private Banking Birmingham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1212 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need BOFSGBS1212 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1212.

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