SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1238
BOFSGBS1238 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stromness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1238 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 238 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stromness |
| City | Stromness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 238 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 code BOFSGBS1238?
BOFSGBS1238 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stromness, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stromness, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1238 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 238 identifies the branch Stromness.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1238 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1238 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1238 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1238.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.