SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1253
BOFSGBS1253 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1253 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 253 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newton Steward |
| City | Newton Stewart |
| 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.
- 253 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1253?
BOFSGBS1253 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newton Steward, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1253?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1253 points to Newton Steward. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1253.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1253 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1253.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.