SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1257
BOFSGBS1257 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1257 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 257 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Milngavie |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 257 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 BOFSGBS1257?
BOFSGBS1257 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Milngavie, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1257 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 257 is the code of the branch Milngavie.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1257?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1257 points to Milngavie. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1257.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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 BOFSGBS1257 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1257.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.