SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1255
BOFSGBS1255 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Fraserburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fraserburgh - 804813 |
| City | Fraserburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 255 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1255?
BOFSGBS1255 identifies Fraserburgh - 804813, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Fraserburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1255?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1255 points to Fraserburgh - 804813. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1255.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1255 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 255 is the code of the department Fraserburgh - 804813.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1255 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1255 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.