SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1262
BOFSGBS1262 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Isle of North Uist, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1262 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 262 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lochmaddy |
| City | Isle of North Uist |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 262 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 BIC BOFSGBS1262?
The code BOFSGBS1262 belongs to Lochmaddy, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Isle of North Uist, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1262 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 262 identifies the branch Lochmaddy.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1262 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1262 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1262?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1262 points to Lochmaddy. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1262.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.