SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1224
BOFSGBS1224 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 224 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Southampton |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United 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.
- 224 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 BOFSGBS1224?
The code BOFSGBS1224 belongs to Private Banking Southampton, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1224 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1224 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1224 mean?
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 224 identifies the department Private Banking Southampton.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1224?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1224 is Private Banking Southampton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1224 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.