SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1248
BOFSGBS1248 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1248 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 248 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Perth - 804832 |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- 248 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 BOFSGBS1248?
BOFSGBS1248 identifies Perth - 804832, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1248 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1248.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1248 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 248 identifies the branch Perth - 804832.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1248?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1248 is Perth - 804832. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1248 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.