SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1235
BOFSGBS1235 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Tarbert, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1235 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 235 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Tarbert Isle of Harris |
| City | Tarbert |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 235 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1235?
BOFSGBS1235 identifies Tarbert Isle of Harris, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Tarbert, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1235 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 235 is the code of the branch Tarbert Isle of Harris.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1235 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 do need BOFSGBS1235.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1235?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1235 is Tarbert Isle of Harris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1235 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.