SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1233
BOFSGBS1233 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Ullapool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1233 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 233 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ullapool |
| City | Ullapool |
| 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.
- 233 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1233?
BOFSGBS1233 identifies Ullapool, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Ullapool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 does each part of BOFSGBS1233 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 233 is the code of the branch Ullapool.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1233?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1233 is Ullapool. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1233 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.