SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1234
BOFSGBS1234 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Thornhill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1234 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 234 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Thornhill |
| City | Thornhill |
| 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.
- 234 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 BIC BOFSGBS1234?
The code BOFSGBS1234 belongs to Thornhill, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Thornhill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1234 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 234 identifies the department Thornhill.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1234 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1234 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1234?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1234 is Thornhill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1234.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.