SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1219
BOFSGBS1219 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1219 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 219 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking London (114939 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 219 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1219?
The code BOFSGBS1219 belongs to Private Banking London (114939, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1219 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1219 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1219 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1219.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1219 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 219 is the code of the department Private Banking London (114939.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1219?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1219 is Private Banking London (114939. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1219.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.