SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1241
BOFSGBS1241 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1241 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 241 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Munro Road (804858 |
| City | Stirling |
| 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.
- 241 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 BOFSGBS1241?
BOFSGBS1241 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Munro Road (804858, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1241?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1241 is Munro Road (804858. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1241.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1241 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1241 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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 – the difference can be large.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1241 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1241.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.