SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1231
BOFSGBS1231 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Wishaw, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1231 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 231 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wishaw (804881 |
| City | Wishaw |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 231 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1231?
BOFSGBS1231 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wishaw (804881, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Wishaw, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1231 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1231 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1231 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 231 identifies the branch Wishaw (804881.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1231?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1231 is Wishaw (804881. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1231 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.