SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1213
BOFSGBS1213 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1213 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 213 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Bristol |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 213 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 code BOFSGBS1213?
The code BOFSGBS1213 belongs to Private Banking Bristol, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1213 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1213.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1213 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 213 is the code of the department Private Banking Bristol.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1213 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1213 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.