SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1251
BOFSGBS1251 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1251 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 251 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Paisley The Cross (804827 |
| City | Paisley |
| 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.
- 251 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1251?
The code BOFSGBS1251 belongs to Paisley The Cross (804827, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, 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?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1251 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 do need BOFSGBS1251.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1251 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 251 is the code of the department Paisley The Cross (804827.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1251 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1251 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.