SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1239
BOFSGBS1239 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Strathaven, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1239 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 239 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Strathaven |
| City | Strathaven |
| 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.
- 239 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1239?
BOFSGBS1239 identifies Strathaven, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Strathaven, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1239?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1239 is Strathaven. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1239 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1239 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1239 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1239 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 239 identifies the branch Strathaven.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.