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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1244

BOFSGBS1244 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Isle of Bute, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1244

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1244
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code244
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchRothesay
CityIsle of Bute
CountryUnited 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.
244 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1244?

The code BOFSGBS1244 belongs to Rothesay, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Isle of Bute, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1244?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1244 points to Rothesay. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1244.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1244 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1244 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1244 stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 244 is the code of the branch Rothesay.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.