SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1259
BOFSGBS1259 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1259 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 259 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Galashiels Channel St - 804805 |
| City | Galashiels |
| 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.
- 259 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 BIC BOFSGBS1259?
BOFSGBS1259 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Galashiels Channel St - 804805, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1259 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 259 is the code of the branch Galashiels Channel St - 804805.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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 happens if I enter BOFSGBS1259 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1259 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1259?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1259 points to Galashiels Channel St - 804805. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1259.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.