SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1245
BOFSGBS1245 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestwick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1245 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 245 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Prestwick |
| City | Prestwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 245 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1245?
BOFSGBS1245 identifies Prestwick, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestwick, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1245 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 245 is the code of the department Prestwick.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1245 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1245 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1245 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1245.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1245?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1245 points to Prestwick. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1245 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.