SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1240
BOFSGBS1240 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stirling Port Street (804859 |
| City | Stirling |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 240 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1240?
The code BOFSGBS1240 belongs to Stirling Port Street (804859, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1240 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1240.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1240 stand for?
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 240 identifies the department Stirling Port Street (804859.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1240 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1240 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1240?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1240 is Stirling Port Street (804859. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1240.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.