SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1252
BOFSGBS1252 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1252 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 252 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Paisley The Cross - 804824 |
| 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.
- 252 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 bank uses BIC BOFSGBS1252?
BOFSGBS1252 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paisley The Cross - 804824, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1252 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 252 identifies the department Paisley The Cross - 804824.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1252?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1252 points to Paisley The Cross - 804824. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1252 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1252 to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1252.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1252 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1252 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.