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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1247

BOFSGBS1247 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1247

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1247
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code247
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchNewton Street - 804837
CityNewton Stewart
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.
247 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 BOFSGBS1247?

BOFSGBS1247 identifies Newton Street - 804837, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1247?

BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1247 is Newton Street - 804837. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1247.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1247 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1247 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Do I need BOFSGBS1247 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 BOFSGBS1247.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.

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